Eight Benefits of Why You Should Learn Photography

So you're interested in learning photography - congratulations! Photography is a wonderful practical hobby as well as an exciting career opportunity. Learning photography takes a little bit of patience but in the end it's all worth it. Let's start with the reasons why you should learn photography:

1. The chance to capture special events like a special birthday or the family vacation with clear, well composed pictures.


2. Never missing another "Kodak moment" while searching for the right dial or button.


3. Taking beautiful photographs that you and your loved ones proudly frame and display.


4. Communicating through your photographs. A picture really is worth a thousand words! You can catch a look that says it all. Or as we've seen in magazines like Time and National Geographic, you can shoot photographs that convey messages powerful enough to open a mind or convey just about anything you want to communicate. You don't have to be a professional photojournalist to get out there and take some great shots.


5. The ability to take a portrait in a home or outdoor setting that lets you capture the beauty of a loved one and make them want to see the portrait framed on a wall instead of sitting on the bottom of a box.


6. Excitement! With a good telephoto lens you can, from a safe distance, capture exciting shots of wildlife and weather phenomena. Imagine your friends reactions when they see these amazing photos you took framed on your walls.


7. Fun! It's fun taking pictures of people and special things we love. It's even more fun to take pictures after learning just a few skills!


8. Fortune and Fame! Many a photographer has gone on to win awards and make money be selling their images online. Others photographers sell downloads at photo sites like iStock. Some take pet portraits of their neighbors' pets, and eventually start a business from there. Others become wedding photographers or get jobs working as commercial or portrait photographers.

You may have even thought of some benefits that weren't listed here. As mentioned the rewards of taking pictures are numerous. To get started with beginning photography, all you need is a decent (not expensive) camera and a few basic skills and you'll be on your way to achieving your photography goals.