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I am thinking of becoming a photographer what field of photography is most profitable!? My dream is to work for National Geographic but that is only my dream:-) In the real world I still have bills to be paid!. So which field of photography can I do to support myself while I free lance on the side!? Www@QuestionHome@Com


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For the average photographer, weddings and senior pictures are going to be the best bet for making a living!. They can both be quite profitable if done well and can be used as a platform from which to launch a higher-end photo studio!.

The A-list photographers shooting for National Geographic or for fashion magazines can make a wonderful living!. However, they are very few and very far between, which is why they can demand such money!.

Photojournalism will pay a living wage, but not much more!. Same for many other staff positions such as university/corporate/catalog photography!.

p!.s!. It's perfectly acceptable to be concerned with making money on which to live!. As a matter of fact, anyone considering a career as a photographer (or any other artist) would be a fool to NOT consider money!. It's not like money is an option we can live without!. For good or for bad, it's a necessity!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Actually, Miss Alaska is right!. If you only seek profit from photography, shooting people who are naked, then selling the images to those wanting to see nudity online (also known as pornography) is quite profitable if you lack the skill and drive to work as a photojournalist, as most are not wealthy!. If you have bills that need to be paid, do like everyone else and get a second job, a day job, or side job!. Photography isn't some celebrity filled occupation!. There is only one Anne Geddes, only one Annie Leibovitz, but literally thousands of photographers earning their salt!. If you believe that to follow your dreams equates to wealth, you'll always be chasing that dollar with no time to dream!. Life isn't about how much money you make, my friend!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

All fields can be profitable as long as you have what people want!. Fashion and commercial can be quite good but you need to build a name for yourself!. That is the key!. Be reliable and on time with projects!. Another way is to offer what other photographers don't!. I honestly believe that you will do better in your local market than trying to hit a national or even world wide market as there are literally millions of photos on-line for editors to pick from!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I'm sorry but only pornograpy is profitable for an artist who has not yet established a reputation!.
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