The Benefits of Being a Photographer

Being in the profession of Photography can be extremely rewarding and opens the doors to many opportunities. As a photographer there are no age limits, requirements, racial preferences, experience needed, and there are no restrictions on your creative flow. You have the freedom to be your own and create what you want.

*Here below are a few examples of the great benefits of being a Photographer.

*Self employment- As a photographer you have the freedom to make your own schedule and be your own boss.

*Choice of Focus- Photography opens up a door to tons of different styles, techniques, and concepts to choose from. The choice is yours.

*Creative Self-Expression- In this line of work you can choose to express your thoughts and emotions into your work. Possibly raise awareness or experiment with new ideas.

*Exposure- Good exposure = More people know who you are and there are more opportunities to extend your career further.

*Job Security- While most jobs spiral down during times of economic slowdown, photographers always sustain. Life goes on and people still want to record their special life moments.

*Opportunities to Travel- With certain assignments brings certain opportunities. Some, you may need to travel to a different state or even out of country in order to get the correct shot.

*Job Satisfaction- As a photographer we started taking photos for fun as a hobby. This job unlike most satisfies your creative sense, and in a professional sense. Photographers capture moments in life that become memories you can forever hold onto.

*Rewarding- This profession gives you the right to freelance your own studio and the pay can be very exciting, depending on the projects you take on.

Now that you've heard the benefits there are many ways to become active in the photography world. You can join forums, sell your photos to magazines, online websites, art galleries, or even start your own studio business.

Photography should never only be thought of as a hobby, photography is MUCH more than that. This is an art form, a career choice and a way of life. This is a profession that should be taken seriously and endeared. As photographers we strive to capture the most high quality and meaningful photos that we can. We turn a memory into a time-capsule to be viewed at any time.

This is a profession with many benefits and our world of art is always looking for new creative photographers to spice up the world and share their views on this life that we live.

I hope this article has been of help to someone and has swayed some people to come join the world of photography!

Good Luck in all of Your Future Endeavors and Thanks for Listening!