I am not in the field, however, those that I know who enjoy doing this as hobbyist, enjoy animals in the wild, and they have taken the time to learn the craft of photography... they have developed skills and have gained much experience with their cameras (film/digital) so that they know what they're doing, and they also learn about the particular animals in order not to disturb them and to know what to anticipate, and in some cases avoid injuries. It takes years to become a competent photographer, a fancy-schmansee camera ain't gonna make you into an instant photographer. Going to seminars to stay up to date with the newest developments in the field helps. But, having studied or been involved in the field of photography for a number of years also helps. Likewise, unless you know the ins and outs of the field of promoting and selling, it's good to get an agent or manager that can get assignments for pay.
Is it fun? Well, depends. Do you enjoy being in the hot desert sun for many hours waiting for a lizard to show itself, one that you want to photograph? Or, going to the damp, smelly swamps fussing with flies, bugs, mosquitoes, etc., to get an image of a huge and dangerous croc or gator? Or, go to the freezing sub-zero weather to photograph penguins? Sometimes you spend many, many hours, days or even weeks and you don't get the image you want.... no fancy showers or bathrooms but the great outdoors...! Or... well, I think you get the (pardon the pun) picture.What is the best way of becoming an animal/wildlife photographer?
Try deviantart.com, it's a free site when ppl share their pics and comments.. it's a nice and far from being a dating service!
Also if you're really interested in wild life photography you can apply for national geographic seminars (every 6 months) and attend some classes not neceserally for future work there cause it's too difficult, just for learning everything about animal photography! If you can practice everything you'll learn, well, that would be a success!
There are books on just that, go to a camera store and ask for them.
Hi, I recommand you to try google picasa.
picasa is a Google's photo software. It's what should've come with your camera.
It can Edit , organise and Share you picture and small video flips.
It's very easy to use and is free, just like Google
Download it free in here:
http://www.bernanke.cn/google-picasa/
Good Luck!
BY TAKE PIC OF SOMETHING YOU LIKE THEN TRY IT
better start with domestic animals then the wildlife later. Practice make perfection know your subject well to take better photos. Good Luck!!
If you go to www.BetterPhoto.com you'll find they have photo courses on this very subject. You can do the courses online. They are an excellent resource as well. You might also try the Professional Photography Assoc (PPA).
I'm a serious hobbiest and spend most of my time every single day either taking photos are editing photos. I love it. Feel free to take a look at some of my photos as well... I'm at www.BetterPhoto.com?AdrinaBlue You'll see a few animal/wildlife on my site. My fav is cows. I do love my cows.
Good luck, go digital since you can just hit delete to erase a photo and keep clicking. The more you click the more you learn.
.A.
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