How to Become a Photographer at a Young Age

Co-authored by Kari Bjorn

Last Updated: May 6, 2024

Have you ever wished you could take good, professional photographs despite being a young age? You're in luck--this article will teach you how to become a photographer at a young age.

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Purchase a camera. You could use your phone instead of a camera if you can't afford one. You can buy a camera if you can afford it, or you can ask for one during the holidays (birthdays, Christmas, etc.) It should be fine as long as the camera works.
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Know your ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed. These determine the quality of your pictures, how much motion blur you want, and so much more!
- ISO: The higher your ISO is, the brighter your images. Unfortunately, that means more digital noise. The lower your ISO is, the darker your image but less digital noise. 100, 200, and 400 are about the range that you want for out of doors or bright sunshine. If you're in a darker place, use 800, 1600, 3200.
- Aperture: Again, the higher the aperture, the brighter the picture is. Also, it gives more blur to your background making the subject stand out. This is super good for close up pictures. Can you guess what low aperture is? Darker images, but the background is much clearer. You got it!
- Shutter Speed: The funny thing is, with shutter speed, the slower it is, the brighter the image! The faster it gets, it gets darker. But here's the catch: With slow, you get a lot of motion blur. With fast, there isn't as much.
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Some of the best pictures are close up.
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If you really enjoy taking photographs, invest in a good quality camera with great lenses.
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Take pictures every day so that you can get practice!
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Some possible free downloads are ipiccy and gimp. Once you've taken the time to edit, you'll be glad you did.
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If you do, you'll see yourself getting better as you use the right modes.
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Don't keep them hidden. Other people's feedback can help a lot!
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This is the most important step! If you don't enjoy taking pictures, then don't take them. If you do enjoy this hobbies, then invest in it and have fun with it!

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How do I set up a photo booth?

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Kari Bjorn is a Professional Photographer based in West Hartford, Connecticut. With nearly 10 years in the industry, Kari is a specialist in Film and Digital Wedding Photography. He has a wide array of photography interests and experiences. Kari is originally from Iceland and came to the US a decade ago to pursue photography at the Parsons School of Design in New York City. His previous editorial and commercial clients include Vanity Fair, InStyle, UN Women, The French-American Foundation, Plug & Play, KRANTZ + KRANTZ, and NPR. Kari has exhibited his work at the Aperture Gallery in New York City, the Eastern State Penitentiary Museum in Philadelphia, and Fotografiska in Stockholm, Sweden. He also had a solo exhibition at I Kring 03 in Reykjavik, Iceland in 2019.

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Start by choosing a location or a spot with enough space for the backdrop. Then, hang the backdrop securely to create a clean background for your booth's photos. You can have multiple colored backdrops as well. Next, set up your camera on a tripod and make sure your camera settings are optimized for the lighting conditions. Experiment with different lighting positions to achieve your desired mood and atmosphere for your photos. You will also need a laptop for real-time image processing and some editing. Lastly, invest in a fast dye sublimation printer for high-quality printed photos.

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Can I unblur an image in Photoshop?

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Kari Bjorn is a Professional Photographer based in West Hartford, Connecticut. With nearly 10 years in the industry, Kari is a specialist in Film and Digital Wedding Photography. He has a wide array of photography interests and experiences. Kari is originally from Iceland and came to the US a decade ago to pursue photography at the Parsons School of Design in New York City. His previous editorial and commercial clients include Vanity Fair, InStyle, UN Women, The French-American Foundation, Plug & Play, KRANTZ + KRANTZ, and NPR. Kari has exhibited his work at the Aperture Gallery in New York City, the Eastern State Penitentiary Museum in Philadelphia, and Fotografiska in Stockholm, Sweden. He also had a solo exhibition at I Kring 03 in Reykjavik, Iceland in 2019.

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First, you need to assess the level of blurriness. If the blur is mild, you can use the sharpening tool to enhance the edges or contrast of your photo, giving the illusion of increased focus. However, if the image is severely out of focus or blurry, Photoshop won't be able to unblur it.

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Go anywhere you want -- a park, a mall, or wherever else. You just have to have a camera with you. Of course, you can use the camera on your phone. Modern phone cameras are capable of getting really good shots.

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Some ideas for reliable camera manufacturers include Nikon, Canon and Samsung.

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It doesn’t matter how old you are! You can be a great photographer at age 20 or age 9! It doesn’t matter so don’t think it does.

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Be careful using the flash on a camera in front of animals and people.

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Don't take pictures of people (or faces) without asking.

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