Photographer is a creative profession that captures life's beautiful moments through a camera. To be a true professional photographer requires understanding how cameras work and going beyond just learning technical skills. There are several areas of photography including portrait, subject, photojournalism, and art photography. Portrait photography typically takes place in a studio where lighting, background, and pose can be controlled. Subject photography focuses on photographing objects, often for promotional or scientific purposes. Photojournalism involves capturing spontaneous events and news stories in unprepared environments. Art photography is a self-expressive art form limited only by the photographer's vision.