Photography is among the few rare hobbies that can pay one handsomely. Sectors such as marketing, journalism, sports, research, media and others require photographers. Hence, if you are good at your hobby, then chances are that you can get paid to indulge in it throughout the year. Many people who take up photography as a hobby become very good at it.

Fine art photographers are able to set up art galleries and even auction their photographs, a very prosperous area where good pictures sell in areas of tens of thousands of dollars. Having photography as a hobby can increase the chances of one being considered more seriously for creative vacancies.

Besides the professional advantages of having photography as a hobby, there are other advantages such as being able to avoid paying a huge sum of money to wedding photographers at your family or friends weddings. Photographic skills will also be helpful in creating great family albums with the photos representing a photo documentary. Hence, photography is never a bad choice as a hobby and can be helpful in both professional and personal life.