Instructions

• Step 1: Take photography courses Enroll in photography classes to learn how to operate a camera and compose shots. Consider earning a fine arts degree with a photography concentration.
• Step 2: Express your vision Experiment with lighting to give each of your photographs a personal signature.
• TIP: Take several pictures of each subject. You're more likely to capture the image you want.
• Step 3: Observe the world Observe your surroundings for inspiration. Find a way to capture your vision of the world.
• Step 4: Create a portfolio Choose seven to 15 of your best pieces and create a portfolio. Show your work to media outlets that publish photographs.
• Step 5: Exhibit your work Submit your portfolio to galleries. Gallery showings will allow you to network and to sell your art – which is key to actually making a living!
• FACT: Did you know? Camera obscura refers to using light to capture an image and projecting it onto a canvas to be traced.

You Will Need

• A camera
• Film or memory cards
• An observant eye
• A vision