This document discusses considerations for becoming a professional photographer. It outlines three basic styles of photography - landscape, portrait, and documentary photography. Landscape photography captures the environment, portrait photography shows emotional connections between subjects, and documentary photography presents factual information without altering anything. The document also notes that professional photography allows one to earn money doing their hobby. Average earnings for photographers in 2013 were $37,190 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Professional photography careers are growing at an average pace and the outlook is stable, with more companies hiring each year. Related career fields include photojournalism, camera operation, and graphic design. Photography skills can be learned through self-study, working with professionals, or attending institutes.