Q&A for How to Become a Professional Photographer

Yes. It is just easier to starting a small business when you are old enough to find another source of income so you have some starting cash.

Start by taking pictures as much as you can, then show them to professionals and ask their opinions so you can learn more about the craft.

You don't need any degrees in order to become a photographer. Pursuing a degree in photography will allow you to take courses that can be very helpful when learning to become a photographer, however. You will not only learn basic photography, but topics like studio lighting and composition as well.

There are three factors to consider in choosing a lens. Number one is the quality. Better crafted (and typically more expensive) lenses will provide you with a clear image. Remember that it's always better to invest in better lenses as opposed to buying an expensive body. Number two is the aperture. Different lenses will allow you to stop up to larger apertures (lower #'s). If you are in low light or want a shallower depth of field, you may choose a lens with a wider maximum aperture. Thirdly, focal length arguably has the greatest effect. A longer focal length (higher #) will compress the foreground and background more.This can be useful for portraits as it makes a subject look more natural.

Photography, art and any class that includes photo editing software or adobe.

Your age doesn't really matter .If you want to become a photographer, then go for it.

No, but getting a diploma will improve your chances at getting accepted by a company, help you build a portfolio, and help you get experience and possibly internships.

Yes. As Step 1 says, it's up to you to decide how you want to become a photographer. No specific education is required, as long as you can educate yourself about photography.

There is no best camera. The best camera is the one that fits your needs. Figure out what your needs are and then find the camera that best suits your photography needs.

You can practice with a phone camera, but eventually, you'll want to get a real camera.

Honestly, there is no best time of day to take a landscape picture. Sunset time is good because the lighting will make the picture a lot more interesting and engaging.

No. You can be a good photographer without knowing much about art at all as long as you have decent photography skills. The only things you need to become a good photographer are a camera and some patience.

If you are a beginner, any starter DSLR like Canon 1300D or 1200D should work. Just focus on lenses, as they can do better things with not-as-good of a camera body.

There's no way to know for sure, but you might start by asking yourself if photography is something you are passionate about. Then maybe take a photography class and ask the instructor if they think you have an aptitude for it.

Upload your files to cloud storage like Dropbox or Onedrive, which makes it possible to access files from different locations. However, always remember to have local backups in case of issues with the cloud storage servers.

Do your research and communicate with other photographers. Although the right equipment is the equipment that suits you the best.

Age doesn't really matter. If you want to become a photographer, then go for it.

English or not, you can still become a great photographer! In fact, you can use that as an advantage, by making art and emotion out of your main language.

You don't need any specific formal education to become a photographer, but you can study photography if you want to. Most universities with a fine arts program should have a photography option.

Even though many smartphones today offer excellent cameras with a lot of apps offering editing tools, if you're serious about photography as a career, invest in real camera equipment. Stabilization, aperture, interchangeable lenses, zoom capabilities... In all these aspects of photography, a real camera beats a smartphone ten times out of ten.

You will need flash guns (speed lights) or studio lamps. There are many kinds, so the exact type depends on what you want to achieve. Thinking outside the box and looking at what other photographers do helps a lot, but in the end it's yoru creative product, so the sky is the limit!

You will need a business license, but that's the only one.

Anywhere that you feel comfortable. That could be your home, school, local park, or even on a road trip. It's completely up to you. (If you're interested in photographing people, you could ask your family and friends to pose for you.)

Yes. Anyone can become a photographer with proper training, practice and dedication.

Not at all! Photography is its own art.

For PC, Adobe Photoshop is pretty much the standard. If you're using your phone or a tablet, the Superimpose app is good as well.

It doesn't matter what age you are, just matters how good you become.

There's no "right" camera, just pick one based on your needs as a photographer and what kind of pictures you take.

There are all kinds! The most common is probably an event/family photographer, which could include weddings, family portrait sessions, graduation photos, etc. However, some photographers choose to work for businesses or corporations doing brand promotion. Those are just a few examples - any field that requires photographs could use a photographer!

It used to be frowned upon, in the past. They said it was for lazy people, and the degree was as valuable as the toy in a box of cereals. But that was in the past. Today, most if not all universities offer distance learning courses, valued as at least equal to their in-class courses. So yes, going to school online is the same as going to college in person.