So you're interested in learning photography - congratulations! Photography is a wonderful practical hobby as well as an exciting career opportunity. Learning photography takes a little patience, but the rewards are worth it. Let's start with the reasons why you should learn photography:
* The ability to record special events like a child's birthday or the family's vacations with clear, focused well composed photographs.
* Never missing another "Kodak moment" while searching for the right dial or button.
* The chance to take beautiful photos that you and your loved ones can enjoy displaying on a table top or framed on the wall in a set of gold leaf picture frames.
* Communicating through your photographs. A picture is truly worth a thousand words (especially if you put them in classic beaded picture frames)! You can catch a look that says it all. Or as we've seen in magazines like Time and National Geographic, you can shoot photographs that convey messages powerful enough to open a mind or convey just about anything you want to communicate. You don't have to be a professional photographer in order to take some great pictures.
* The ability to take a portrait in a home or outdoor setting that lets you capture the beauty of a loved one and make them want to see the portrait framed in some family picture frames instead of sitting on the bottom of a box.
* Excitement! With a good telephoto lens you can take exciting images of wildlife and weather phenomena while still being a safe distance away. Imagine your friends reactions when they see these amazing photos you took framed on your walls.
* Fun! It's fun to take photographs of people, places and things we love. It's even more fun to take pictures after learning just a few skills!
* Fame and Fortune! Many a hobbyist photographer has gone on to win ribbons, awards and make money by selling their prints online with or without frames. Others photographers sell downloads at photo sites like iStock. Some take pet portraits of their neighbors' pets, and eventually start a business from there. Others become wedding photographers or get jobs working as commercial or portrait photographers.
You may have some goals in mind that weren't listed here. As mentioned the rewards of taking pictures are numerous. To get started taking pictures, all you need is a good (not expensive) camera and a few basic skills and you'll be well on your way.
