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Scaling the Photography Career Ladder with the Perfect Shots
by Peter Theodorou Professional PhotographerEvery photographer looks for that perfect shot that defines their work and skill. Shots like that could create quite a lucrative career. But there’s some stiff competition out there and you need unique skills to get to the top.
Photography can be an interesting and rewarding profession. If you’ve been snapping pics as a hobby for years, it’s easier to transition to a professional photographer as perfection is everything when it comes to taking professional photos. The experience in amateur photography can prove helpful. But, despite this valuable experience, you’ll find there’s a lot to learn when you make the transition to professional photography. In any case, you will need to sign up for graduate or undergraduate part time courses to gain the required knowledge.
Passion, Creativity, Eye for Detail and a Lot More
It goes without saying that the most important skills needed for a successful professional photographer are innate and not taught. These are passion, creativity, and an eye for detail. The rest of the skills come with training. One of the most important things training can impart is technicality. As much as photography is creative, it is also technical. These technical skills can make a big difference when it comes to taking that perfect shot. Technical skills blended with creativity make the difference. But to climb the career ladder, you would need other skills too. You need to decide whether to go freelance or join an agency.
Starting Your Career in an Agency or Organization
Many freelance photographers start off their career in a photography agency, ad agency, newspaper or magazine publication, art gallery, auctioneer, museum or even governmental organizations such as the archaeology department. Hospitals may also require medical photographers. Where you join depends, of course, on where the openings are. But it also depends on your interests. Which field would you like to specialize in?
The advantage of joining an agency or organization is that you get a lot of experience in various projects. The hands-on experience and the chances of working with more experienced photographers, helps you gain valuable experience in various technical elements. It will also help build your abilities, particularly in choosing locations, setting up photographic equipment and working in a team. Some photographers initially join as photographic assistants, which also involves tasks such as setting up stands and lights, framing photographs, etc. Here, you can also get in touch with various contacts who could serve as potential clients for you when you decide to go freelance.
Getting Contacts and Marketing Online
This ability to make contacts and networking is vital when you are on your own. It is essential to set up a website and blog and also maintain active profiles in the social networks. Effective search engine optimization can help improve your profile online and make people aware of your skills.
As a professional photographer, Peter Theodorou has come up the ladder to become one of the most sought after photographers in the United States. The two qualities that helped him get to the top are hard work and perseverance. These qualities can help you climb the ladder of success too.Sponsor Ads
About Peter Theodorou 
Professional Photographer
3 connections, 0 recommendations, 20 honor points.Joined APSense since, December 5th, 2014, From New York City, United States.
Created on Sep 15th 2019 22:27. Viewed 386 times.
