HOW TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER.

Assuming that you know the basics of photography:

• The Camera
• Digital Camera
• The Lens
• Exposure
  Assuming that you take great pictures and would like to advance to the professional level, here are a few suggestions.

         Become a member at a Photography Club, you will meet people who share your interest in photography, members will include advanced Armature and Professional Photographers capable of critiquing your work bringing strengths and weaknesses to your attention.

Read all you can on:

• Digital Imaging
• Lighting
• Composition
• The art of seeing

and any subject that will improve the quality of your images.

Enter some of the many Photography Contests that are held each year, it is good exposure if your work gets published and you could win a cash prize  or a new Camera

Get a job as an  assistant to a Professional Photographer, you will gain experience in the field as you set_up equipment for each assignment, observe, listen and learn.
DO ALL OF THE ABOVE OR:

Get a Formal Education at one of the many colleges offering Degree Programs in Photography, some Colleges offer an internship at a magazine or Newspaper you will gain valuable experience and it will look great on your resume. In my search I found the following Degree Programs:

• Associate of Arts (AA) in Photography
• Associate of Science (AS) in Photography
• Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) in Photography
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Photography
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Photography
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Photography
• Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography

These Websites may help in your search for more information.

• photographyschools.com
• universities.com
• universities-and-colleges.com 

TYPES of PHOTOGRAPHERS (Part 2)

• This is a continuation of my last post "Types of Photographers". Commercial Photographers are a large group and includes the following:
• Advertising
• Editorial
• Photojournalism
• Portrait
• Wedding
• Industrial
• Fine Arts

• Industrial Photographers take photographs of the workplace, machinery, buildings and people, documenting manufacturing procedures and equipment.
• Forensic Photographers work for law Enforcement Agencies, taking pictures of evidence related to criminal activity.
• Fine Arts Photographers create original works of art using the camera, many of these are one of a kind creations and therefore command high  prices.
• Architectural Photographers take pictures of the interior and exterior of man-made structures capturing the feeling of being there
• Glamour Photographers take pictures of attractive females dressed, posed and lit to show off their most interesting features. The subject can be scantily dressed but never completely nude, this is not pornography.
• Travel Photographers take pictures of places they have visited, the photos can be wide scenic shots or pictures of a well  liked cafe these pictures are to illustrate articles written about that subject.
• The Sports Photographer takes pictures at sports events, Baseball, Football, Swimming, Basketball are four of the many sports events that are held every year. These Photographers usually work for Newspapers or Magazines.
• Child Photographers take pictures of children, these are usually portraits of the kids, I am sure you have seen those cute Baby pictures in the neighborhood photographers store window.