Do you love photography? If you are reading this article, I am guessing that you would love to get paid by doing what you already love. This article is exactly that.
I will share all the latest tips and tricks that will help you take your photography game to the next level. From professional editing to how to get your own clients.
Don’t worry, I won’t bore you with the obvious tip: take more photos. We all know that. But let’s talk about how to make those photos better looking today.
Work for Someone Else
There’s no better way to learn how to take pictures than to work with other photographers in your area. Sure, you might have some trouble finding a photographer who will agree to work with you. Let’s be honest, it’s a pretty competitive field.
However, there will definitely be photographers that will be more than happy to let you work for them. This will most probably be free. But by being an assistant you will be able to see all the behind the scenes.
Even better if you decide to take this really seriously and start working for multiple photographers. Each photographer has his or her own secrets. Some photographers are pretty quiet during the photoshoot, some like directing their models and helping them pose.
Some photographers are really organized and plan the shoot a couple of days before. For example, they think about the location, outfit, and posing. Others prefer to do it on the go.
You will also learn what kind of lighting they choose, the reflectors they use, and also how they edit their photos. You could offer to retouch their photos for free for three months or more. They will probably be more than happy to give you that job.
Get Ready to Work for Free
One of the best ways to learn photography is to collaborate with models, boutiques, and makeup artists in exchange for stunning photos. However, that’s something that most photographers do so it’s a little bit more challenging to be in this niche.
What you could do instead is to take photos at events. Maybe your photos won’t be as artsy, but it will be a great way to make connections. The more people see you and the more people know you as a photographer, the higher are the chances that they will ask you to take pictures of their dream celebrations.
Edit Pictures like a PRO from the First Go
Learning how to edit and retouch photos professionally is extremely time-consuming. That being said you still need to do that because we live in the 21st century. A shortcut to that is Lightroom presets.
Now, you may want to adjust them as you go and create your own style. But when you are just starting out, all the settings can be overwhelming. You will not know how to not overblow your whites or adjust the tone curve. By getting 123Presets, you can see the settings that create professional photos.
By looking and messing with those settings, you will learn a lot faster. You can literally do that from your phone. Just upload the photo, apply the preset and mess with the settings. You will soon see what each setting does. And who knows, maybe you will find your own style as well.
Study from the Best
Youtube is full of amazing photographers who share their knowledge completely for free. Peter McKinnon, Mango Street, Jessica Kobeissi, Sorelle Amore, David Manning, and so many others that you can learn from.
Just by watching these videos and applying their techniques, you will learn so much faster. It’s not enough to just take your camera and shoot. Of course, you can do that. But it will take you years until you will be able to figure out all the photography tips and tricks.
