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How did you get your start as a photographer?


7 years 8 months ago #494725 by Lavender Photo
Always enjoyed taking pictures. In my teens and twenties I worked jobs that I hated as a receptionist and in retail. Finally, I realized that I could make a living doing something that I loved - haven't looked back since :)
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7 years 8 months ago #494778 by Overread
Family were photographers, so it kind of fell on my lap at an early age
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7 years 8 months ago #494825 by Foxy Girl
My parents were always into photography.  When I was younger my father gave me my first camera, it was a hand me down, but it was fun for me.  And it stuck. 
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7 years 8 months ago #494887 by photonutt
Well ever since I was about 15-16 I've had a passing interest in photography I joined the Military at 19 and received a Canon AE1 35mm from my father and got a little more involved in but I was more focused on art(ink and acrylics, I then suffered a brain hemorrhage at the age of 24 so needed an artistic outlet so I just naturally levitated into the medium of photography and have been addicted ever since. I have developed quite a passion for the hobby and even had a couple shows and paid gigs
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7 years 8 months ago #494897 by Glenn Gee
Got an iphone for my birthday and that started it all for me. Had instagram on it and it was all over!
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7 years 8 months ago #494929 by Kenya See
I picked up a camera! :rofl:
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7 years 8 months ago #494968 by Tyler Otis
I took photography in high school. The emphasis was still on film at that point. I forget the camera I had, but it was a blast learning how to use it. Been into photography ever since.
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7 years 8 months ago #495173 by albinpix
Had a girlfriend that shot weddings and her assistant fell through on her just before a big gig. I got roped into taking his place. We broke up, but I've been shooting for years now.
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7 years 8 months ago #495177 by Dan-Bartlett
I borrowed my dad's Minolta rangefinder and started taking candids of all the girls!  When I graduated they gave me a Pentax K1000.  In college I worked as a second shooter and darkroom tech (mostly black and white).  Our studio's basement had a B&W processing lab from the 40's and 50's, which we got running again and processed a few shots for the fun of it.  I had a great time, and we shot everything that year: portraits, rodeo's, architecture, and magazine covers for a mountain man magazine.
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7 years 8 months ago #495274 by lemcclair
I'm a new student to photography. My daughter gave me a camera as a gift last Christmas, but I've been snapping ever since. Never too old to try something new
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7 years 8 months ago #495306 by Tammy B
Another former painter here. I first got a camera to record subjects for future paintings. I still paint, but as the years have gone by I've found myself becoming more and more attached to the photos on their own.
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7 years 8 months ago #495307 by mariedespirito
So interesting to hear everyone's stories!  I didn't get really interested in photography until after I retired.  I read everything I can find to help me understand how to get better at it.  I just love the idea of capturing something and being able to keep it forever.  
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7 years 8 months ago #495319 by Addicted2Photos
Father was 2nd generation photographer, so this was with me at young age
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7 years 7 months ago #495880 by bojojo
I always had an aptitude for art growing up and spent a lot of time crafting, doodling, etc. When I went to school to study art further, I found that there was a very short but rich history behind photography. I think the medium often attracts individuals that are willing to break boundaries and innovate, which I find both fascinating and exciting. I'm not much of a photographer myself, but I've always loved discussing photography and the ideas behind it.
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7 years 7 months ago #495897 by Neillien
Wow, you guys did not disappoint! Reading all of your stories has been a pleasure, thanks to everyone that's shared!
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