Every DSLR/camera owner who chooses 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 ‘Wildlife or Fashion 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 posing. Get out of your comfort zone and explore different ideas and challenge traditions.

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

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

• Start planning-Planning is a very important part of photography, a good photographer is always ready for any moment in a 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 them.

• 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 Tycoons and Ministers of course. Don’t let those things bother you. Believe me that 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.

• Spend money on gear and time on skills- Yes, money should be invested in buying high-end equipment, because after reaching a level, high-quality equipment is required to cross the amateur hurdle and achieve a professional appearance in your work. Invest time in learning new skills and practice a lot. YouTube is the master for new ideas and experimentation.

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

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

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

LET YOUR PHOTOS SPEAK