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Anybody can be a photographer – “A monkey could do it”

May 20, 2019 by Missy Mwac Add Comment

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A photographer is someone who has a camera and takes pictures.

That’s it.

A toddler could do it.

Heck, a monkey could do it.

A professional photographer, however, is something altogether different

Professional photographers hit their mark 99% of the time

They are consistent in their photography

They are able to create quality images in any situation

ANY situation

Over and over and over again

No frantic pleas to Facebook-land because they now have to shoot in a dark space and “OMG, I’ve never used off camera flash or any flash and I’m freaking out and HELP! I NEED TIPS!”

No, “I am doing my first family session tomorrow and I have no idea what I’m doing. Hit me up with your favorite poses.”

Nor do they panic when they drop their ONE camera at a wedding.

Professional photographers are committed to their craft and to their clients. 110%. Day in and day out.

They aren’t playing at this.

So don’t be fooled.

Having a camera does not make you a professional photographer.

It simply makes you someone who has a camera.

About the Author

Missy Mwac is a photographer/eater of bacon/drinker of vodka and a guide through the murky waters of professional photography. You can follow her social media links here: Facebook, Tumblr. This article was also published here and shared with permission.

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