Firstly, there are many different kinds of photography, such as; wedding, military, medical, and wildlife photography as Zeke from New York Film Academy explains. With wedding photography, the goal is to create memorable and crisp shots of the groom and bride. Military photography focuses on taking photographs in the midst of war and can be dangerous. Medical photography gives people a real life view of medical procedures and are often gruesome to look at. Wildlife photography explores animals in nature and can also …show more content…
Photography salaries vary greatly because of the many types and styles of picture-taking. Wedding photographers make the widest range of salary of $15,000 to over $100,000 (Zeke). Military photographers can expect to make around $17,000 to $63,000 (Zeke). Medical photographers make a steady living with an income of $41,000 to $59,000 (Zeke). Wildlife photographers make a concrete figure of $28,000 (Zeke). Overall the salaries of any two photographers are very unlikely to be the same as photography sales are unpredictable.
To be a successful photographer, one must understand the different kinds of photography, different styles, and salary ranges. Photography starts out as a hobby that can eventually turn into a means of making a living. However, salaries have a very wide range and can steer people away. This is why photography is primarily a side passion along with another job or just a talent to store family memories according to the Bureau of Labor