Description
It’s a profession that requires a passion for wildlife, nature and conservation, along with in-depth knowledge of the subjects one is after.Wildlife photography is regarded as one of the most challenging forms of photography so right attitude and constant upgrade of photography skills are important to make a mark in this field.
Requirements
One can start as soon as one can lay one’s hands on a camera. Beginners can start observing their surroundings first and shoot common animals and birds. One can also join a basic photography course and build knowledge from there. With digital photography, some basic knowledge of computer and photo software can be useful
Job Prospects
When one starts out, one should do as much independent work as one can. Then, one could share the work with newspapers, magazines, wildlife NGOs, or one could host exhibitions and enter photography contests. One could use one’s photographs to design cards and calendars, maybe even launch a brand. Income at this level is around Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 per month, depending on one’s ingenuity. Established wildlife photographers can earn anything between Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 5 lakh a month
Pros & Cons
It requries lots of travel so a person gets less time for family. A person is also exposed to danger. Income is not steady especially when one works as a freelancer.
This profession gives freedom to operate independently. A person can feed his love of nature. One is actually able to contribute to save the creature.
