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Photography, 2nd Edition
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Photography, 2nd Edition

by John Ingledew
May 2013
Beginner
272 pages
8h 55m
English
Laurence King
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So You Want To Be A Photographer

Photo opportunities

Some photographers like Cecil Beaton, Richard Avedon and Henri Cartier-Bresson had successful careers stretching over half a century. Jacques-Henri Lartigue took pictures over nine decades. Photographers never stop working and are never not at work – they are always open to inspiration from the world around them and think constantly about their work.

To have a career in photography, you not only need to be able to take great pictures but also earn a living. You have to learn as much as you can about the medium and go out to find clients who will give you work. When you do find work, you don’t want your career to be over in a flash. You have to think about how your career could evolve. ...

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