Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Photography and portraiture - What are the requirements to become a photographer?

What are the requirements to become a photographer?

First of all, you need to understand composition and framing, color matching, and other related art knowledge, and you also need to be able to master and use the camera proficiently, knowing telephoto, medium focus, wide angle, fixed focus fisheye, etc. The imaging principle of camera lenses. It is necessary to master and control various warm and cold lights just right, and be familiar with Chinese and Western culture and art.

There are many types of photographers, including portraits, business, landscapes, architecture, creativity, etc. Photographers don’t just know how to press the shutter. Being able to take pictures doesn’t mean you are a photographer. For example, if you are a portrait photographer, in addition to the basic knowledge you know, you must also be able to communicate with people and guide the photographer to the artistic conception of the picture you need. Landscape photographers often wait in one place for days or months to capture the beautiful moment and press the shutter. This is how you can take good photos.

If you are a beginner, you'd better have your own camera. It's more useful to practice by yourself than to watch tutorials or be taught by others.