Do I need training to become a Photographer and earn?

Many people want to pursue a career in photography, some start it as a hobby and some as professionals. But some always have a question dwelling in their mind i.e. do i need to undergo training as a photographer or have a qualification to become a photographer? And the answer is simply NO.

List of Photo Competitions

A list of some of the Photography Competition sites where you can submit your photos, win some amazing prizes and get noticed for your work:

Compete around the World
Its more like a search site for photo contests.

Online Photography Competitions can get you noticed

The most important thing for a photographer is to get his work noticed. That's how he will be able to carry his photography career forward, may it be Microstock or freelance photography. By entering into Online Photo Competitions  there is a fair chance to get noticed as a good photographer. Of course by winning the competitions you will make a bigger impact. Many photography enthusiasts find it difficult to experience that winners feeling, but here are some vital tips on how to make it work for you and win an Online photography competition.

List of Microstock Photography Sites

List of Microstock Photography Sites you might like apart from the 10 best Microstock websites I had mentioned in my previous post.

Here is the list:

Do I Need An Expensive Camera

There is a misconception about having an expensive camera to shoot better photos. But don't believe in this myth as long as you are a good photographer. Even less expensive cameras produce good photos. A camera with decent resolution, optical zoom, a shutter that works to your needs, and a good sensor will definitely give you good results, provided you know the proper use of light and exposure.  So its basically you who should take good photos and not the camera. Camera features are there to assist you.

Earn by Selling Designs Online

If You're a 2d/3d artist and want to make money from your designs than you have landed on the right place. I have discussed a lot on microstock photography, photo exhibitions and various things related to it. And i know many people have benefited from my blog. Today I'll share some information on how you can sell graphic designs, 3d Models and Animations.

The 10,000 Hour Rule in Photography

I read about this 10,000 hour rule sometime back in a book, and felt like sharing it on my blog. It may give you an idea about how much time you can spend on photography to become a master in it.

Here's what it says -

It seems we require approximately 10,000 hour of dedicated practice to achieve the expertise in almost anything that we want to do. Lets apply this rule in photography. So if you practice photography for 3hrs a day it will take almost 10 years for you to achieve the status of a master in photography. And if you practice 8hrs/day you become master in 3.5years, as simple as that.

Trust Your Instincts And Do What Your Mind Says, Be A Confident Photographer

I have come across people who were apprehensive to take up photography as the fear of failure always haunts them. I’ll tell you what exactly they think and feel.

One day i met a person in a photo exhibition, he was very excited and deeply involved in those exhibited photographs. I thought of talking to him and ask him what he liked in those photographs, as I wanted to know what was going on in his mind. Just to inform you people that I like studying human behavior apart from doing photography. So I went up to him and introduced myself. 

Benefits Of Social Networking Sites In Photography

Most of us spend a lot of our time on social networking sites nowadays. With the increasing popularity of social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Orkut and others, more and more people have presence online. These sites are used by people from various age groups and for all purposes like building communities, creating awareness, business ventures and marketing etc.

How to Sell Photos by Conducting Photo Exibitions for Amateurs:

To sell photos by conducting photo exhibitions is not an easy task for amateurs, since you need to have that reputation of a Professional photographer. 

To start with:

Things To Carry When Out On A Photo Trip

Here is a list of things you need to carry when you go out on a Photo Trip:

Camera

It would be silly to mention a camera in the list as its the most obvious thing you will carry. But as its a list of essential things and camera being the important one, should be listed.

Planning a Photo Vacation

For a photographer, going on a photo vacation is like making a short trip to heaven. Every photographer loves going on a photo vacation where he can capture some amazing pictures. But planning a vacation could be a challenge initially. So how do we plan a photo vacation?

Let me simplify the task for you:

Selling Photos To Magazines

It's easier to break into magazines if you apply the right tactics, though not simple for amateur photographer's. If you don't have proper training and certifications in photography than it's a drawback as most of the magazines ask for it. Now is there any way how newbies can sell photos to magazines or work for them? Keep reading to know how easy can it be:

How To Determine Whether Your Photos Will Sell Or Not

Here i will point out a few things which could help you figure out your best seller images:

-Does it tell a Story

A photo which narrates a story by itself is a good photo, as it can grab quick attention. It will persuade people to buy.

Which Photos Sell Well On Microstock Sites

The most important thing to do in stock photography is to take photographs which could sell more. Your images should be commercially in demand. Buyers should be able to use them. Most buyers are graphic artists, designers, ad agencies, magazines, news papers and art directors.

How To Continue Making Money From Microstock Photography

To continue making money from your photos, you need to keep your image database updated with good images. If you have already submitted enough no. of images and earning a fair amount of money, and at some point of time if you stop submitting new images, your earning will stop gradually since there are thousands of photographers uploading thousands of images everyday. As new images are ranked higher in the search results, your older images will disappear from the search results slowly. Avoid complacency.

10 Best Microstock Websites To Sell Photos

If you wish to make money from your photos, you should know where to sell them. You can submit images to any number of microstock websites. 

Below I have listed the 10 best Microstock Sites to sell your photos:

Sell photos Online to Microstock websites

There are numerous sites where you can sell photos, but before that remember these few things:

- Acceptable images
first of all to sell your images they must be good enough i.e, acceptable from microstock's point. So your photos need to be technically right.

How To Earn Money From Photography

Photography has always been perceived as a hobby rather than a profession. But how would it be if you earn from that hobby. The best way to earn money from photography is through Microstock Photography.

There are lot of people out there, who would like to know how to earn money from photography.