The Successful Professional Photographer

Introduction

In every city, wedding and portrait photographers compete with an astounding number of amateurs in the profession. There are few barriers or requirements for entry into the photography field. Moreover, with constant advances and improvements in smartphone cameras and digital cameras, many individuals can do a “decent” job photographing weddings and portraits. Many photographers with basic photo skills are charismatic and are able to win over clients and book jobs.

So how can you compete? The better question you should ask is, How can you survive and thrive? I understand that photography can be immensely fun. Most photographers enjoy taking photos, editing them, and printing them to satisfy their creative inclinations. They read about ...