The digital revolution has made amateur photography more popular than ever. The days of Fuji film processing and printing were replaced by talk of mega-pixels and memory cards. With hundreds of cheap digital cameras on the market, it is possible for anyone with a good eye for photography still little working knowledge of mechanics, cameras to capture great shots with simple models "point and shoot" digital.
For some, a love of photography can turn into a profession. If you're looking to take your photography to the next level, it is a good idea to first build a portfolio of work and then submit their work for many sites dedicated photography or competitions. There are hundreds of sites and forums of amateur photography, where members can submit their work to critical appraisal by other members. These sites also offer advice and tips about photography techniques.
Another way to gain recognition and even pay for your photos is to send your photos to magazines. Choose a general photography magazine to do this, or try specialist consumer magazines. For example, if you are a keen skier, send your photos to a ski magazine; winter sports or, if you like fishing, try a fishing magazine. Local newspapers are also a good place to send photos, how often are looking for images to accompany your stories.
To submit your photograph for magazines, it is important to remember that photography is an extremely competitive field and that you will be against professionals. So don't get discouraged if your photos are not accepted at the beginning-just keep on shooting and continue sending; in the world of photography, persistence pays.
Amateur photo contests are another great way to get your photography Vista and you can earn commissions and awards, fans or even customers. A good idea is to start small; your local club photo probably will hold various contests; also keep an eye out for other competitions that are within your field of expertise. There are hundreds to come in and they tend to define themes-covering everything from travel to sports, nature to nautical and portrait to airplanes.
The competition of ' Million places on Earth ', for example, is offering a top prize of one million dollars for single location images from anywhere in the world. Other competitions include the Embassy Suite Hotels ' Happiness in motion ' competition, which carries an all expenses paid trip to Hawaii as its top prize; while also conducting a UKplus online photography contest with a prize of £ 1000 for photographs taken within the United Kingdom.
If it is for fun, glory or perhaps a new career, photography is a hobby extremely rewarding. And you never know-you can only see your photo on the cover of National Geographic magazine one day!
Adam Singleton is a freelance journalist, online and amateur photographer. His portfolio, called Capquest photo is available for online viewing.
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