Most photographers have a specialization that they focus on. Usually, these are wedding photographers, sports photographers, and fashion photographers, and the list is ongoing. That said, I am still young and learning photography; I do not have the capacity yet to be a master in any specialization.
So far, I love car photography and I love sports photography. But that does not mean other photography forms don't bring me joy. What brings me joy, and what I love so much about photography is being able to see the joy on clients' faces. Photography is an art form that can make memories last forever, just like film or tattoos can.
So, as the title of this post states... what are the pros and cons of specializations? Well, specializations are usually fairly beneficial. They allow a person to give full focus and commitment to one field, and this will often ensure that they are giving there best work. It can also be easier to book clients because if they are looking for a specific style for a specific event, once they find a photographer with what they want, they do not have to look any further. Sounds like there are only advantages for having a specialization.
With that being said, I have only found it to be overly beneficial for long-time professionals to specialize. I will admit that I am not a professional. I am starting out, learning, and trying my best. I do not see any reason as to why I should tie myself down, possibly hindering on my potential, just so that I can have a specialization. Until I truly feel like I have learned enough to truly specialize, I would rather continue learning, continue trying new things, and accept any and all projects.
Having a specialization limits my creativity and does not allow me to give my clients exactly what they want. At the end of the day, my clients come to me for a reason, and that reason is that above all else, I care about their wishes and work collaboratively with them to ensure that they get their money's worth. Any vision you have, I want to help you bring it to life; there is no project too small or too big.
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