Photography is a career field with many types of opportunities. Some of the most popular types of photography careers are listed below:
Wedding Photographer
One of the most popular & lucrative careers. The downside is your weekends are usually tied up with weddings. You'll be taking shots of the bride, groom, family, and more.
Child Photographer
Birthday parties, graduations, baptisms and more - they will definately keep your calendar filled with appointments if this is one of the career fields in photography you decide to persue.
Model Photography
Look out - Project runway on the loose! This career will stretch your creative juices as you try to capture the best poses that accentuate each model's uniqueness & beauty.
These are just some of the possibilities a career in photography offers. One of the most satisfying benefits of this career field is the opportunity to start your own business.
A photography career does require some training and/or experience. The best thing to do is buy a camera and starting shooting. Experiment with it.
I also suggest you sign up for a basic photography class at a local college - it is Money Well Spent!