Turn Your Photography Hobby into a Career

You've always loved taking pictures, from the snapshots you took on your first disposable camera to the digital pix you snap at every opportunity. If you're interested in a career in photography, you can get the technical and business training you need at home with distance learning photography courses.
Photography is a fun hobby, but formal career training provides the knowledge and skill required to start a self-sustaining career. Competition within the industry is keen, but there are a number of career specializations that appeal to almost any shutterbug.

Education for a Career in Photography

Do you like to take pictures of nature, or your best friends? Different photographers are inspired by different subjects. Here are a few options for budding professional photographers:

• Fine art photography: You'll combine creativity and talent with technical proficiency in this inspiring career. Fine art photographers sell or display their prints in galleries and art shows.
• News photography: Newsworthy people, places, and events are the subjects in front of these photographers' lenses.
• Portrait photography: These photographers may work with studios or on their own, photographing people with formal and candid shots.
• Wedding photography: One of the more common ways for photographers to freelance, wedding photography captures a couple's special day in a memorable format.

Career training in photography can be essential when building your portfolio. If you need a flexible program that will allow you to concentrate on your photographic resume, consider getting your photography education through a distance learning program.
Source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Photographers"

Amelia Gray is a teacher and freelance writer in San Marcos, TX. Amelia earned a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from Arizona State University.