A photographer is someone who creates photographs in a studio or out of their home or a darkroom. Often times, a photographer’s clients come to them with an idea to get a portrait taken of their family and friends, but they have never been professional photographers. Instead, they are great people who simply enjoy taking pictures and sharing them with others, which is why many amateur photographers make the transition from amateur photographer to professional photographer. In order to be a professional photographer, you must first become a member of the Professional Photographers Association of America, and then register your business under the APA.
If you are thinking that becoming a photographer requires you to have a lot of money and training, you are wrong. The truth is that most people can become professional photographers with the right training and technical competence. For example, many amateur photographers use their cell phone to take pictures, and do not have any type of training or technical proficiency. However, because these photographers do not have any type of training or technical competence, their photos end up as poor quality and they will not sell. On the other hand, if you are taking quality pictures with a cell phone camera that has good zoom, high megapixels, and a manual focus feature, you will have no trouble selling your photos to someone.
However, if you are a serious photographer, you do want to make sure that your work is done properly, especially if it involves a portrait. First of all, because you are a photographer, you should be well trained on taking formal portraits. Professional photographers know how to position themselves in order to get a clear shot of the subject of their focus. They also know when to use light and exposure settings in order to create a photograph that looks its best. Therefore, if you are thinking about becoming a photographer, start by taking some photography classes and learn how to position yourself to be a good portrait photographer.