Sunday Spotlight On: What type of photographer are you?

Upon entering school some of us are already settled on what genre of photography that we want to go into. During the first week of class I see a lot of my peers take pride in how much they enjoy being a wedding photographer or a family photographer. Indeed their images are stunning to say the least but as class goes on, when we have to go outside of our comfort shooting genre, a lot of us may struggle. If not you, I will gladly raise my hand and admit to it.

Let’s think of photography this way. If all photographers had to work in a huge building (sort of like a hospital) then every photographer would probably have their own wing of the hospital. One side may be the Travel Photographer, the other side Family Photographer, Street Photographer and so forth. Then people could just go to the different areas and have their needs met. What people who are not photographers fail to understand is that not all photographers specialize in each others chosen field. Would a Pediatrician treat a patient who is in need of a root canal? An Obstetrician treat a patient who is in need of a heart transplant? Just because we dabbled in all styles of photography when we were in school does not mean that it is our specialty.

What you choose to specialize in is the area where you are the subject matter expert. While in school take time to apply what you have learned and give the material your best and then figure out what you are great at and then you can be the subject matter expert in more areas. 

If you hate people, Pet Photography may be the job for you.

If you like to look down on other photographers, then Satellite or Aerial Photography may be the job for you.

If you want to have fun in the sun and still get paid to do it then, Travel Photography may be the job for you.

If you do not like to talk much, then Underwater Photography may be the job for you.

If you like to eat, Food Photography may be the job for you.

If you like to run and stay in shape, Paparazzi may be the job for you.

No matter what your job is, be great at. Love it. Embrace it.

I am for Sunday Funday Ambassador. Happy shooting!