6 Reasons Why You Should Never Become a Professional Photographer

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but being a professional photographer is not always as amazing as you may think. Here’s why choosing something else as a profession may actually be a better option. Talking about being something other than a professional photographer or bashing the industry are two popular topics of conversation that come up regularly when I speak with my peers. Could this be more to do with the type of people I surround myself with and not the profession as a whole? It’s possible. Although, I do also hear similar noises from many other industries that are not photographic related. The consensus always seems to be that turning a hobby or passion into a profession can suck all the joy out of it. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why this may be the case. 1. The Image of a Professional Photographer Is Not What You Think It Is If you believed everything you saw on social media, you’d probably have an incorrect image of what it’s like to be a professional photographer. Glamorous photoshoots, exotic locations, celebrity subjects, and prestigious brands knocking on your door every day. While all […]

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