How to be a Freelance Photographer?

If you are a lens hog, a shutterbug or even a shy camera, you know that photography is a rewarding career. Photography is a more complex art than simply telling people to squeeze closer and smile at the flash. It is the art of capturing images in the camera with aesthetic, commemorative and other purposes. Many people make a living with photography and the advent of social networks has added appeal to it. It turns out to be very respectable career option and is also well paid. There are many reasons why people today explore freelance photography. First, it is a well-paid alternative to working regularly. Moreover, you can choose what kind of work and who you want to work for.

Skills Required to be Freelance Photographer

Photo editing skills (photo editing software such as Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop and Creative Suite)
Knowledge about the equipment such as exposure, composition, making the most of a camera
Be open to try out new ideas and trends
Study the work of others
Flexible enough as a photographer
Must know marketing skills

Job Duties as a Freelance Photographer

Understand the needs of the client
Determination of pictorial themes
Investigating for photoshoot sites
Use of equipment such as cameras, lighting, software and lenses
Working together with other professionals such as writers, graphic designers, gallery managers etc.
Manage image processing
Compilation of albums, prints of frames
Development of portfolios

Work opportunities

Work for a company
Work as Fashion Photographer
Wedding shoots, maternity shoots or portfolios
As wildlife photographer
Work for a newspaper or magazine
Event Photographer

Various Courses available in Photography

Degree Courses

BA Photography
BA Visual Arts and Photography
BFA Photography
B.Sc. Photography and Video Visual Production
B.Sc. in Photography and Cinematography

Diploma Courses

Diploma in Digital Photography
PG Diploma in Photography
Diploma in Fashion Photography
Diploma in Professional Photojournalism
Diploma in Photography and Cinematography
Diploma in Advertising and Commercial Photography
Diploma in Photography and Digital Imaging
Diploma in Digital Cinematography

Certificate Courses

Digital Photography
Fashion and People Photography
Commercial Photography
Photography and Image Editing

Conclusion: Here at Bigboxx academy we provide the best professional photography courses for all the aspiring photographers who wish to make a career out of it. You’ll receive proper guidance and training from expert professional photographers on proper composition and how to create the perfect shot in all conditions. Here the professional mentors help you in improving your skills, provide technical support and review your photos as you move through the course. For further details: Contact-0172-4612244, +918427123322 www.bigboxx.in Bigboxx Academy SCO- 146-147, Basement, Sector-34-A Chandigarh 160022