Photographers know the real struggles of having to deal with weather, other people, and horrible technology. Yet sometimes there are perks of being a photographer.
Here is the exposure to the bright side of being a photographer.
Photographers get to work with great people. I have never met someone that I did not like, and better yet they always help me receive more clients. Word of mouth and putting 500 business cards in with their final photos help also.
People always make opinions over brides from watching Bridezilla or Say Yes to the Dress. Honestly, all my brides have been down to earth and some of my favorite people to work with.
Creativity is another sense photographers are granted with. Photographers have “the eye” to get a well-composed photo. You could throw on a few filters on an iPhone photo, but it will never be better than a professional’s. With expanding creativity, photographers spend so much money on classes and software to become better. I thought I was good, but then I took a class and I finally learned how to white balance.
I'm certain my wedding will be perfect from how many I’ve been to. When I get married, I will know exactly what my theme is, what centerpieces to use, and what dress I would want to where. When people ask why my favorite photo session is, a wedding is always the answer. I love having the stress of having to be perfect and there can’t be any mistakes. Let me just say this, I love love.
Self-employment is possibly the best perk of all. Photographers can create their own schedule and decide how much they get paid. Being the boss of a company is the greatest feeling ever. Besides, at least I know I can never get fired…
I have photographed so many high-status people. (I would say famous people, but I’m not sure how famous SMU Peruna is.) There are many times I have breathed the same air as President Bush or met Derek Hough (Okay, being a photographer didn’t help me in this event, but our selfie turned out pretty good.) I have sat courtside of basketball games and sidelines of football games at SMU. The energy of being so close and personal is unexplainable.
I love to travel and photography is giving me that opportunity. I have discovered all of Dallas just by hopping in my car with my camera and driving. The best way to do this is finding an interesting café shop on Instagram and taking a “creative” photo of the coffee. Photography has also allowed me to capture time on my mission trips and memories with family and friends. Photographing a trip is an experience that everyone should try.
The last perk of being a photographer is being bragged about. Not a day goes by that someone comments on social media or in person how much my photography is loved. It is always rewarding for people showing appreciation to the longs hours of editing, traveling everywhere for a session and having to spend so much to advance photography skills.
Yes, there are many struggles that come along with the job title, but the people and places make the photography life picture perfect.
