What is the difference between a professional photographer and an amateur photographer?

Nowadays, digital cameras and SLR are becoming more and more popular, and there are more and more people playing photography, even mobile phone photographers. But there are some differences between professional photographers and amateur photographers. Let me share some of my understanding for your reference.

Business or hobby

The biggest difference is whether it is a commercial act. Professional photographers, taking photos mainly depends on customer satisfaction, because customers need to pay the bill. For example, if wedding photographers, product photographers and customers are satisfied, you will make money. Photography is his occupation, not his job. Amateur photographers are not. They shoot according to their own preferences and hobbies. It's better to earn a little money, but it doesn't matter if they don't. Photography is just his hobby, and it doesn't affect his work.

Heart or heart?

Because it involves commercial activities, professional photographers will carefully design and plan the whole shooting process; In the process of shooting and post-shooting, we will also be meticulous, painstaking, rigorous and serious, and strive to achieve the most perfect effect. This is not to say that amateur photographers are not serious if they don't pay attention, but that amateur photographers rarely pursue perfection, and they are more willing to do whatever they want. Happiness is the most important thing.

Play with equipment or equipment

Professional photographers use professional photographic equipment. Even with ordinary equipment, he can give full play to his advantages. Because professional photographers know that equipment is like a brush, just a tool, not the only factor that determines the quality of a work. Amateurs' photographic equipment may also be very professional, but it may not be able to exert the greatest value. They are more pursuing a pleasure of "having good equipment" to satisfy their vanity. As for whether you can take good photos, it depends on your own pursuit.

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