{"id":32728,"date":"2018-12-03T18:03:50","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T22:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=32728"},"modified":"2018-12-03T18:03:50","modified_gmt":"2018-12-03T22:03:50","slug":"five-signs-photography-perfect-hobby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2018\/five-signs-photography-perfect-hobby\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Signs That Photography Is the Perfect Hobby for You"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are some hobbies that can be started quickly and affordably. A few knitting needles and a ball of yarn only cost a couple of bucks, while a scrapbooker can buy new paper for just a few cents.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not the case with photography. From spending hundreds of dollars on a camera to lenses, durable camera backpacks that protect your gear<\/a>, and more, photography isn\u2019t a hobby you want to tread into lightly.<\/p>\n

So, how do you decide if photography is the right hobby for you?<\/p>\n

You Appreciate the Details<\/h3>\n

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Photography requires you to look beyond what\u2019s right in front of you. Good photographers appreciate the right lighting, they know that a slightly out-of-focus shot can be more impactful than a focused one, and they are taken by color. In short, they appreciate the details.<\/p>\n

Before you can appreciate the details behind the lens of a camera, you have to appreciate the details in your day-to-day life. Are you prone to stopping during a walk to appreciate the beauty of a flower, or do you walk on by? Does time seem to slow down when you watch your kids play, or do you sit on the park bench, scrolling your social media feed on your cell phone?<\/p>\n

If you like to slow down and appreciate the little things, you will be a great photographer.<\/p>\n

You Live in the Moment<\/h3>\n

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Taking pictures requires you to be present. There is no such thing as multi-tasking when you\u2019ve got your camera hanging around your neck. If living in the moment<\/a> comes naturally to you, you\u2019ll take to photography like a fish takes to water.<\/p>\n

Some of the very best photographers are the ones who don\u2019t plan ahead. They simply go out into the world and see what catches their attention. That requires focusing on the moment at hand. This can make time slow down, which makes photography a great hobby for those that live in the moment, but not for those who feel most accomplished when busy.<\/p>\n

You Are Patient<\/h3>\n

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Patience comes with many benefits<\/a>. One of which is better pictures, if you\u2019re a photographer.<\/p>\n

Photography often requires patience. You only have a few moments to capture a hovering bumble bee, and taking pictures of the kids means adjusting their hair and getting everyone to sit still. If you aren\u2019t a patient person, you\u2019ll end up feeling frustrated.<\/p>\n

However, if you\u2019re the kind of person who can do the same things over and over again without feeling flustered, and the thought of spending all afternoon behind a camera, only to end up without any decent shots, isn\u2019t depressing, you may have what it takes to be a photographer.<\/p>\n

You Are Creative<\/h3>\n

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Creative people are often attracted to photography. It takes a creative mind to see the world from a different point of view, which always makes for the best images.<\/p>\n

For example, some of the most random and creative images<\/a> are ones that are:<\/p>\n