The answer to the question is yes, as long as you like and have the ability to take good-looking photos. In addition to my friends who take photography as their full-time job, there are also many students and weekend office workers like me who take photography as their side job.

1. The opportunity to fall in love with portrait photography

I have always liked to record beautiful things. The girls and boys in the art examination institutions are handsome. I learned that some people will help the photo studio Take sample photos, or cooperate with a personal photographer. For the first time, there is the concept of "appointment shooting". On my 18th and 19th birthdays, I made appointments with two personal photographers to take pictures. When I saw the finished film, I had a different feeling than my usual self. I received a lot of compliments and compliments, and I came to the idea that girls should use photos to be beautiful. Record your thoughts.

2. How to start learning photography

At first, I was afraid that I was acting on a whim, so I bought a second-hand camera (which required a lot of screening), and searched various ways on the Internet for how to use the camera and computer repairs. I also followed a lot of portrait photographers whose styles I liked in terms of photography skills. I felt that I was almost self-taught and started to take photos with friends around me. Later, I felt that I had not made much progress, I could not use light, and there were still flaws in the photos... I found one of the photographers I paid attention to and signed up for one-on-one learning. She taught me a lot of her experience gained from step-by-step practice. I learned how to adjust parameters in the early stage. Sometimes customers will be very satisfied when they see the original image in the camera, but now many times the film is produced without much color adjustment.

My little experience is:

1. Compared with technology, equipment is not that important. Sometimes I see photographers using half frame to take photos, and the results are still amazing.

2. If you don’t know where to start learning, just start with self-study. Now the Internet is very developed and you can find everything you want online, including learning how to use the camera, setting parameters, post-retouching tutorials, etc. wait.

3. Follow photographers and bloggers who like their style, and analyze their use of light, posture guidance, picture color matching, etc.

4. Take more photos and practice more. No matter how much you see, it is better to get started and practice by yourself. Apply what you know to taking photos, so that you can know the gap between yourself and the already accomplished photographers. Make adjustments.

3. How to make photo shoot appointments a side job

The key word I figured out is "work marketing".

1. Accumulate works. You must take more shots. When there is no qualitative change, the accumulation of quantity is very important. When you have accumulated a certain amount of works and you are satisfied with them, you can take orders. You can find friends to take photos of your creations, so you can start marketing from your circle of friends. Another common way is to book a photo shoot with a model that suits your style. Nowadays, on the platform, you can see the updates of nearby people, or other photographers will circle models in their works and take the initiative to ask for cooperation intentions.

2. Carry out promotion to increase exposure. The basic operation is to post content on all major self-media platforms at the same time, which can be shooting behind-the-scenes, finished films, shooting tutorials... Add more local and related topic tags to increase the chance of being seen. You can also explore recent hot spots in photography, such as shooting various flowers in spring, and imitating which celebrities and films are popular. In summary, either follow the hot spots or become the creator of the hot spots.

3. Improve your own photo appointment process. Start with pricing. Think clearly about the target of the photo. For example, the price for a student party should not be too high. The focus is on quantity. Then prepare your own shooting plan for guests to confirm before each shooting, including shooting style, time, location, precautions, etc., to show your intention as a photographer.

Taking portraiture as a side job is simple but not that easy. Once you charge a fee, it means that your shooting needs to be more professional and you have to be responsible for your customers and the shooting. It is not something you can do just by taking an order. Big orders test your mentality most of the time. Photography is not a cheap labor. There are many people who say they can take photos just by holding a camera. To avoid taking orders cheaply, it is necessary to accumulate and accumulate in the early stage.

I hope that people who like photography can stick to their hobby and continue to take pictures happily!