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how do you get started in a photography job?

im curently going to school to be a teacher, but the further i get into it the more i hate it. ive always had a passion for photography and the more i continue with the teaching thing the more i relize i need someting creative and something that i truely enjoy, and i think that might be photography. how do i get started in the photography field. im thinking more like portrait photographer or weddings or something like that?

First know that photography is highly competitive and dominated by professionals. The current economy has been hard on the photography industry, including commercial photographers.
The best way to start is to get some excellent training. The best training comes from specialized schools in New York City and elsewhere, which can be costly, but local universities and community colleges often offer good courses and practice. Then, like learning the piano, you have to get a lot of guided practice to help you develop the many skills needed. Once skilled, you may need an agent or a lot of effort to develop a following and paying clientele.
Photography goes beyone taking pictures, and many find satisfaction in related areas, from camera repair to digital manipulation of images.

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