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A place to politely discuss the tools, technique and culture of photography.

This is not a good place to simply share cool photos/videos or promote your own work and projects, but rather a place to discuss photography as an art and post things that would be of interest to other photographers.

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Wanting to get into photography as a career (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by ASAPblazeTTV@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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I am 19 years old and always enjoyed taking pictures of the outdoors and animals but not until the last few months did I actually start realizing I take some top tier photos. I’ve talked to a few people and understand a few ways it’s possible to start but I figured who better than the power of social media.

If anyone has any bit of hints or tips on how to kind of get my name out there that would be a dream come true.

I have plenty of photos I can send to show some of my work if need be!

Thank you to anyone who helps even the slightest🍻

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[–] tampawn@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Everybody here has that same desire.. just take pictures and make a fabulous living! Travel the world on someone else's dime and be revered for your talent...yesss! But its not reality. There are a handful of fashion photographers that make bank, and some that work freelance for National Geographic so if that's your goal, look into those roles and see what's required to get one of those prime jobs.

That said, 99.9% of us don't live off our pictures. I have a full time day job, and I've been doing pro photography on the side for 20 years, and I'm busy with people asking for my services. I think most of us here are probably in the same boat.

Photography is a hobby that you can turn into a money maker, but not right out of school. You need experience (yeah, right?) and plenty of gear with lots of backup cameras, lenses, batteries, supplies to make it. So, if you don't get one of those plum jobs, get a 'real' job and shoot during your off time and weekends...that's what I do!

Its a blast...you'll love it! My best advice is call an event photographer in your area and work for them...learn the ropes and how to deal with people. And you'll be on your way.