Every DSLR / camera owner who opts for photography as a career has to make this decision one day or another.

Here I share my personal experience as a sincere professional wedding photographer for more than 2 years, this article applies to all verticals of photography such as ‘Fashion or wildlife photography’ or any other.

• You have to start experimenting- You can’t get amazing images by applying an old set of rules in photography and poses. Get out of your comfort zone and explore different ideas and challenge traditions.

• Find your niche Not everyone can do everything, find your sector in Photography, find what makes you feel happy and will be able to put food on your plate.

• Learn to say no- This is one of the main problems that I personally faced, people expect me to shoot them for free! The answer is NO, that’s what makes you a pro.

• Start planningPlanning is a very important part of photography, a good photographer is always ready for any moment of the live session. If things can be planned in advance, it is highly recommended to observe and think about what can be done and how it can be done. Not all clients want you to experiment with him / her.

• I love your job Love your job, stop listening to the crowd. Period, especially in India, where no profession is respected, except civil services, government. Professionals, business moguls and ministers, of course. Don’t let those things get to you. Believe me, no other profession is respected here, at least by the elders and the bureaucrats. You may be the CEO / President of your company, but still, a job at MNC is considered the best.

• Invest money in gears and time in skills. Yes, you have to invest money in buying high-end gears, because after a level, a high-quality gear is required to cross the hobbyist hurdle and give your work a professional look. Spend time learning new skills and get plenty of practice. YouTube is the master of getting new ideas and experimenting.

• Keep your rates competitive Your work defines you, but do not demand too high or too low, in short, it is the money that the food and the comforts that satisfy our daily appetite.

• Market your business well Market your photos well, be copyrighted, and avoid frequent Facebook promotions. Invest more in building a quality, lightweight website. Try to stay up to date on social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, etc. This helps maintain brand awareness.

• Last and most important Create your own unique photography style, also known as your own signature style, market yourself uniquely, and don’t try to smear other photographers. Y

LET YOUR PHOTOS SPEAK