Comments on: Professional Photography

By: Derek Watterson, Graphic Designer

Derek Watterson, Graphic Designer — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:36:07 +0000

In going to formal education you’re taught the elements and principles of Design. You are then given assignments and your photos are critiqued and then you’re left to go out and try again. We’re working on getting the ability to do that here. But for now many of our sponsors such as AIOnline are doing it already. I wouldn’t feel bad charging people money for photographs even though you haven’t had formal classes, I would just charge more as you learn, see the errors in your old photos, and improve upon them. I know plenty of sub par photographers who don’t blush to charge for a family portrait, just like web designers that charge $150/hr for poor work. So if people are genuinely impressed with your work don’t be afraid to charge, just charge what you feel it’s worth and never stop trying to improve.

By: Tresa

Tresa — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:01:44 +0000

Hello, my name is Tresa, I am a photog enthusiast! I have won several photography contests and have shot for people just for the fun of shooting. I have been told that I should do this for pay, but I am not sure. I know that I take good pictures and I love doing it…..the problem is I am not sure of the techniqual end of the whole thing. I feel that in order to charge someone for taking their photos then I should at least have some kind of education behind me. I have read about these online photography schools that offer degrees in photography (AIOnline) What are your thoughts? Is something like this needed? If not, what do you suggest as far as education?
Thanks!!!

By: mr khemlall seebchurrun

mr khemlall seebchurrun — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 03:52:20 +0000

i want to learn how to become a photography professional

By: Digital Photography

Digital Photography — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:24:27 +0000

Joanna, send your questions our way. We’re always looking to expand the content on this site and help people become better photographers.

By: Joanna

Joanna — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:54:13 +0000

Hello, the names Joanna, and im very interested in photography. I’ve read all of your beginner course, and it’s amazing!I’ve written down so many notes and im studying them right now I have a canon Reble Xt EOS 350D that im practicing on, and i have many questions to ask.I would definitely recommend this website to many friends!