If you’re a photographer just starting out in the industry,
initially, you may find it difficult to set yourself aside from the
competition. Photography is a competitive industry with a wealth of
talented artists within it, however, this shouldn’t discourage you from
pursuing your passion.
Finding the perfect photography niche is a
great way to distinguish your work from the competition, and work on
your passion at the same time.
However, which is the best niche to go for? If you want to turn your
photography hobby into a fully-fledged career, you’ll need to pick a
niche specific enough to showcase your unique photography. However,
you’ll also need to make sure that it is not so obscure that there is no
demand for your work.
To help you make that all important
decision, the camera enthusiasts and protective camera case providers
over at Peli UK are offering up some of their top suggestions for unique
photography niches that you could pursue. Read on to discover what
these are.
1. Liquids
Exclusively photographing liquids may seem
like a ridiculous notion, however, these picture-perfect shots are used
in many major retail campaigns. Therefore, this could be a big earner
should you choose this niche.
Photographing pouring and splashing
liquids also presents lots of opportunities for creativity, so it’s
likely that you’ll have room to experiment and show off your skills in
this niche too.
2. Holidays
If you’re a fan of travelling and exploring new countries, holiday photography may be the perfect niche for you.
An increasing number of families, couples and individuals are looking
to the professionals to capture their special holiday memories. This
provides you with the opportunity to travel for work, perfect your
craft, and help your clients capture the special moments in their lives.
3. Medical photography
This is not a career for the squeamish, however, medical photography is
a viable option for those looking to capture truly unique and varied
subjects.
Medical photography can involve anything from taking
pictures of hospitals and labs for commercial purposes, to photographing
medical patients for scientific records.
4. Alcohol
Alcohol or drinks photography is fairly common these
days, however, there’s plenty of room in the market for a new
photographers looking to pursue this niche.
Alcohol photography
encompasses everything from working on big brand campaigns, to creating
unique cocktail images for your local bar’s menu. So there’s plenty of
room for creativity within this niche.
5. One colour
Do you have a favourite colour to photograph? If so, why not make this your niche?
Pink, yellow, white or green; whichever colour you opt for is sure to
catch the eye of potential clients and photographers alike, allowing you
to set yourself aside from the competition.
6. Kids toys
Toy
photography presents lots of opportunities for creativity and
experimentation. With a creative backdrop and a bit of know-how, you
could turn any ordinary toy into a unique photography subject.
7. Technology
In a society where technology is at the forefront of our lives, there
is an increasing demand for technology photographers to capture the
changing times. This includes scientific technology, intricate hardware
and of course, commercial technology.
My favourite photography niches are people and nature. To see more of my photography click here or view my Instagram feeds @dollydowsie and @fawnsandfables.
