How to Become a Photographer Step-by-Step Guide
Owning a camera doesn’t make you a photographer any more than having a pet goldfish makes you a marine biologist. So how do you go from camera owner to photographer, or even professional photographer? Every photographer started out a bit differently. Some started taking photos before the digital photography era. Others took online classes, while others hang fully-fledged degrees from their office walls. Many learn by picking themselves back up after falling flat on their faces and trying again. Me? I got started with a high school mentor who started me off with film and processing in the darkroom. She taught me the importance of taking your time to think through each shot, and that the more pictures you take, the better you’ll get. But not everyone has a mentor to nudge them in the right direction — which is why we’ve mapped out a set of recommended steps to get from camera-owner to photographer with minimal detours along the way. Ready to get more from your camera, challenge ...