Lesson Info
25. Making Pictures For A Living
Lessons
Meet Your Master
00:47 2The Early Years
08:30 3Going To War
08:03 4Influences: Cartier-Bresson
08:29 5Other Influences
08:06 6Tell A Story
17:16 7Conflict Zones
15:27 8Finding Subjects And Stories
12:55Choosing The Light
08:15 10Street Photography: Great Things
12:04 11Street Photography: Spontaneous Moments
14:13 12Street Photography: Engage The Street
13:16 13Interiors - Using Existing Light
06:14 14Portraiture - Reveal The Moment
10:43 15Portraiture - 9 Key Tips
08:27 16The Iconic Portrait of Che Guevara
02:00 17Photographing Children
12:37 18The Afghan Girl
05:59 19Using Juxtaposition
06:37 20Landscape
10:14 21Composition
06:52 22Cityscapes
08:20 23Shoot In All Weather
06:39 24Editing, Printing, and The Book
06:39 25Making Pictures For A Living
02:20Lesson Info
Making Pictures For A Living
(gentle music) After college I wanted to make my living as a photographer but I had no idea, no conception of how difficult it would be to earn my living making pictures. It takes a lot of work, a lot of time, it almost becomes a lifestyle. Your whole life ends up, your whole life becomes devoted to your work. So if you do want to make your living making pictures, just be aware that it's really difficult, it takes a lot of time, a lot of effort. In some cases it works out, but you have to be aware of the amount of effort and time that it takes to accomplish this. I think the most important thing to know if you wanna make your living as a photographer, is to photograph, make pictures. It seems simple, seems obvious, but too many people spend their time on the phone, but if you wanna make your living as a photographer, photograph, photograph every day. This should become a part of your life. The most important thing is to photograph what inspires you, what interests you, what you want ...
to learn about. So I would encourage you to go out and be curious about the world that we live in. (woman speaks in foreign language) Take chances, take risks, push your limits, meet people, talk to people, become one with the street. I hope some of the principles we've talked about here are useful to you in your photography. I would encourage you to go out and explore the world, be curious, and see where your photography leads you. (gentle music swells)
Ratings and Reviews
Adriana L-G
For me this is not a class, is more the photographer talking about his photos and his experience. It is a little repetitive but I enjoyed. From Masters of Photography I loved Joel Meyerowitz's class and I recommend it strongly. In case you need to choose.
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