Become a Professional Photographer from Scratch: How To Understand Photography Techniques, Choose Cameras, And Build Income As A Photographer

By Stuartd Roger

If you love photography, you might have wondered if you can make a living from it. You might have dreamed of traveling the world, capturing beautiful moments, and sharing your work with others. You might have imagined yourself as a professional photographer. But how do you get there? How do you turn your passion into a profession? How do you learn the skills, choose the equipment, and build the income that will allow you to live your dream?
That’s what this book will show you. In this book, you will discover how to become a professional photographer from scratch. You will learn how to understand photography techniques, choose cameras, and build income as a photographer. This book will teach you the fundamentals of photography, such as exposure, focus, composition, color, and light.
This book is not just a theoretical textbook. It is a practical handbook that will give you real-world examples, exercises, and assignments that will help you improve your photography skills and grow your photography business. It is a book that will challenge you to take action and follow your dreams.
This book is for anyone who wants to become a professional photographer from scratch. Whether you are a complete beginner who wants to learn the basics of photography or an experienced amateur who wants to take your photography to the next level, or a seasoned pro who wants to refresh your skills and knowledge, this book is for you.
This book is for anyone who wants to become a professional photographer from scratch.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your camera, open this book, and let’s begin!

• Language: English
• Publisher: PT. Frost Yunior
• Release date: Aug 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9791222432519

Book preview

Foreword

If you love photography, you might have wondered if you can make a living from it. You might have dreamed of traveling the world, capturing beautiful moments, and sharing your work with others. You might have imagined yourself as a professional photographer. But how do you get there? How do you turn your passion into a profession? How do you learn the skills, choose the equipment, and build the income that will allow you to live your dream?

That’s what this book will show you. In this book, you will discover how to become a professional photographer from scratch. You will learn how to understand photography techniques, choose cameras, and build income as a photographer. This book will teach you the fundamentals of photography, such as exposure, focus, composition, color, and light.

This book is not just a theoretical textbook. It is a practical handbook that will give you real-world examples, exercises, and assignments that will help you improve your photography skills and grow your photography business. It is a book that will challenge you to take action and follow your dreams.

This book is for anyone who wants to become a professional photographer from scratch. Whether you are a complete beginner who wants to learn the basics of photography, or an experienced amateur who wants to take your photography to the next level, or a seasoned pro who wants to refresh your skills and knowledge, this book is for you.

This book is for anyone who wants to become a professional photographer from scratch.

S

o what are you waiting for? Grab your camera, open this book, and let’s begin!

New York, July 21, 2023

Roger Stuartd

Table Of Contents

Foreword 3

Chapter 1. Basic Photography Techniques 1

Composition 1

Lighting 2

Focus 2

Exposure 3

White balance 3

ISO 4

Aperture 4

Shutter speed 5

Chapter 2. Photography Composition: Definition, Function, and Types 6

2.1. Photography Composition Technique Rule of Thirds 7

2.2. Photography Composition Leading Lines 12

2.3. Golden Ratio Compositional Photography Techniques 16

What is the Golden Ratio? 17

How to Use the Golden Ratio in Photography Composition 17

The Spiral 17

The Grid 18

The Golden Ratio vs Other Composition Techniques 18

2.4. Photographic Composition Techniques: The Golden Triangle Method 20

What is the golden triangle method? 21

How to use the golden triangle method? 21

When to use the golden triangle method? 21

Tips for working with the golden triangle method 21

2.5. Photography Composition Technique Framing 22

Functions and Objectives of Framing Techniques 22

How to Apply Framing Techniques 23

Examples of Framing Technique Results 24

Chapter 3. Photography Lighting Techniques: How to Make Amazing Photos 27

3.1. Available Light Photography Technique 28

Advantages and Disadvantages of Available Light Technique 28

Tips for Using Available Light Technique 29

Examples of Using Available Light Technique 29

3.2. Artificial Light Photography Techniques 30

3.3. High Key Lighting Photography Techniques 32

3.4. Low Key Lighting 33

What is Low Key Lighting? 33

Why use Low Key Lighting? 33

How to make Low Key Lighting? 33

Examples of Low Key Lighting in Photography and Film 35

3.5. Backlight Photography Techniques: What is it and How Is It Done? 36

1. Determine the Position of the Most Fit Object 36

2. Use a Flash or Reflector to Illuminate the Front of the Object 36

3. Turn Photo Objects Into Silhouettes 37

4. Make it Over-Exposed 37

5. Set Low Contrast 37

Chapter 4. Focus Photography Techniques 38

4.1. One Shot AF or Single Area AF (AF-S) 38

4.2. AI Servo AF or Continuous AF (AF-C) 39

4.3. AI Focus or Automatic AF (AF-A) 40

4.4. Manual Focus (MF) 42

4.5. Hyperfocal Focus 43

4.6. Selective Focus 46

Chapter 5. Exposure Photography Techniques 50

Chapter 6. White Balance Photography Techniques 52

How to Use White Balance 52

Benefits of Using White Balance 53

Chapter 7. ISO Photography Techniques 54

Chapter 8. Aperture Photography Techniques: Definition, Functions, and How to Use Them 56

Chapter 9. Shutter Speed 58

Chapter 10. How to Choose Camera 59

Chapter 11. How to Build Income As A Photographer 61

1. Find your niche 61

2. Build your portfolio 61

3. Market yourself 62

4. Diversify your income streams 62

How to Get Money from Photography 63

1. Sell your photos online 63

2. Work as a freelance photographer 63

3. Teach photography skills 64

How to Build a Photography Business 64

1. Define your niche and target market 64

2. Create a business plan and budget 65

3. Build your portfolio and online presence 66

4. Network with other professionals and clients 66

How to Build Passive Income from Photography 67

1. Sell your photos on stock photo sites 67

2. Sell your photos as physical products 68

3. Create online courses or tutorials 69

References 70

Chapter 1. Basic Photography Techniques

Photography is the art and science of capturing light with a camera. In photography, there are some basic techniques that need to be mastered by photographers, both beginners and professionals. These techniques include:

Composition

Lighting

Focus

Exposure

White balance

ISO

Aperture

Shutter speed

Composition

Composition is the way of arranging elements in a photo to make it look attractive and balanced. A good composition can enhance the message and aesthetics of the photo. Some composition rules that are commonly used are:

Rule of thirds: dividing the photo field into nine equal parts with two horizontal and two vertical lines, then placing the object or focus point at one of the intersections of the lines or along the lines. According to Tjiang (2015), the rule of thirds is one of the simplest and most effective composition techniques to make the photo more dynamic and interesting.

Leading lines: using lines in the photo, such as roads, railways, fences, etc., to guide the viewer’s eye to the object or focus point. According to Buku Fotografi Indonesia (2020), leading lines can help create a sense of depth, direction, and perspective in the photo.

Framing: using elements in the photo, such as doors, windows, branches, etc., to form a frame or frame that surrounds the object or focus point. According to Buku Dasar Fotografi (2020), framing can help focus attention on the object or focus point and make the photo more impressive.

Symmetry and balance: creating symmetry or balance in the photo, either horizontally or vertically, by placing the object or focus point in the center or on both sides of the photo. According to Buku Belajar Fotografi Terbaik Untuk Pemula Best Seller (2023), symmetry and balance can give a sense of harmony, stability, and calmness in the photo.

Negative space: using empty space or areas without detail in the photo to give a minimalist, dramatic, or highlight the object or focus point. According to Buku Karya Fotografi (2020), negative space can provide contrast and balance between the object or focus point and the background.

Lighting

Lighting is an important factor in photography because it determines the color, mood, contrast, and detail of the photo. Lighting can come from natural sources, such as the sun or moon, or artificial sources, such as lamps or flash. Some things to consider in lighting are:

Direction of light: determining the position of light relative to the object or focus point, whether from front (front light), back (back light), side (side light), or top (top light). The direction of light can affect shadows, silhouettes, textures, and depth of the photo. According to Tjiang (2015), the most ideal direction of light is side light because it can give a three-dimensional effect on the object or focus point.

Time of light: determining the best