Anonymous asked on my Tumblr:
This was my response:
That’s a good question and I completely understand. In this day and age, many people own DSLRs that produce nice photos.
The difference between a professional photographer and amateur photographer has to do with skill level and business. In terms of skills, a professional knows how to use their camera manually and skillfully to produce high quality photos. They also have invested in the time it takes to educate themselves in photography, equipment suitable to what they shoot, and creating a business.
One of the things that distinguishes a photographer is being able to run a business. Many people can take nice photos and many people do it for fun. The difference being that professionals are spending time and money to develop a business that deals with paying customers. Running a business is difficult. There are so many things involved like financing, marketing, managing, etc. Professional photography goes beyond taking photos— it’s about providing customers with a quality experience and building your business.
I hope that makes sense and if you’re still unsure or curious about something, feel free to follow up.
*NOTE this is speaking more towards portrait and wedding photography
It was an interesting question that I didn't expect to get, but it made me think about my business a little differently. Feel free to comment your opinions on what makes a professional a professional. Because everything is better with a photo, here is Lucky wishing you a Happy Wednesday!
The difference between a professional photographer and amateur photographer has to do with skill level and business. In terms of skills, a professional knows how to use their camera manually and skillfully to produce high quality photos. They also have invested in the time it takes to educate themselves in photography, equipment suitable to what they shoot, and creating a business.
One of the things that distinguishes a photographer is being able to run a business. Many people can take nice photos and many people do it for fun. The difference being that professionals are spending time and money to develop a business that deals with paying customers. Running a business is difficult. There are so many things involved like financing, marketing, managing, etc. Professional photography goes beyond taking photos— it’s about providing customers with a quality experience and building your business.
I hope that makes sense and if you’re still unsure or curious about something, feel free to follow up.
*NOTE this is speaking more towards portrait and wedding photography
It was an interesting question that I didn't expect to get, but it made me think about my business a little differently. Feel free to comment your opinions on what makes a professional a professional. Because everything is better with a photo, here is Lucky wishing you a Happy Wednesday!