How do you become a commercial photographer?

Answer 1

Study hard GCSE>A Level>Degree>Masters and become very good.

Or love your work, enjoy yourself and work hard.

you may have a natural ability, create popular photographs, sell them and then you are considered professional.

Answer 2

This really depends on what type of photographer you would like to become. There's everything from industrial photographers to different kinds of photojournalism. To work as any type of photographer a college degree in Photography or other much related areas is usually required. I would start off by getting at least an associate degree and then get a few years work experience as an assistant basically. After a while, when you've built up your portfolio, I would either go back to school to specialize my knowledge within an area, or just try to apply for my dream position. There's some really good information in the "How to become a photographer" link below.

Answer 3

There are several routes to becoming a photographer. You can go to school and get a degree in art specializing in photography. You can study under a photographer, or you can study and practice on your own. Photographer are judged by their work, not their degree.

Answer 4

First of I want to tell you that a professional photographer is an ordinary guy like all of us. But there is something you should know about a professional photographer. Unlike other professionals like doctors, mechanic a photographer always have his tool hanging in his body , that is a camera. Different kinds of the photographer have the different style of cameras. However, you should not get confused to see someone having a camera

Answer 5

Go to college