Brent Rowlett wrote:
Be very very careful. Experienced photographers are closing up shop everywhere. The digital cameras and the cell phones have absolutely killed the profession. It used to be if one did not know what they were doing with film, it would cost a fortune to film a wedding, task or event. One could charge a decent fee for their services. Not so today. A rookie can put a high end camera on automatic, take a high volume of pictures, and have enough keepers to satisfy some clients. Defensive photographers will not admit it, but it is a fact. At events, I turn my daughter loose as a second shooter with one of my high end cameras set to automatic, and I am often pleased with the photos she takes. She doesn't know Jack about the triangle of photography or composition. And all of us photographers know it. The high end cameras are killing us.
In addition to just the camera, a complete knowledge of Photoshop and Lightroom are a must which takes years to truly be proficient with their use. My advice: Get a good day job to support this activity as a hobby or part time venture. For most, the money is gone in photography. For many, the cell phone is good enough and making great advances in quality every day.
Be very very careful. Experienced photographers a... (
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There is other software that produces as good or better results than PS or LR at less cost. They are not the only game in town...