Even today, photography is still a highly technical field, even with the introduction of digital cameras and camera phones. Digital cameras and camera phones brought a massive shift in the photographic industry. Anyone can now take a photo on their phones or tablets, but that does not mean that photography became easy or anyone can do it. You still require some specialized skills to be a professional photographer.

Michael Azzariti, an Italian born professional photographer and influencer, is a classic example of an individual that knows how to get the best out of a camera. Azzariti is a successful professional photographer sought after by bloggers all year round. He was led to pick up the camera by his love of traveling and exploring the most beautiful locations on the planet.

Coming from a small town in the Puglia region, Azzarati worked his way up from bartending to become a thought leader in the photography industry by turning a hobby into a successful career.

When you are good at anything, people will naturally like what you do. That's the case with Azzariti. Having the experience he has had, working in many different countries around the world, he has become a photographer on-demand. Many request Azzarati's expertise in taking photos on Instagram from many different locations. Travelling is one of the industry's perks. His work online speaks for itself, and it keeps clients coming and returning for more. Azzarati has mastered using software like lightroom presets to produce better quality photos and stories for his online audience. Noting the importance of online marketing, Azzarati has built himself a faithful fanbase on social media platforms. He does it all by himself; thus he gives every photo the attention it deserves.

The internet, specifically social media, has grown exponentially as a marketing platform in recent years. That has enabled many entrepreneurs to reach global markets as opposed to before. By taking advantage of that fact and maintaining an online presence, Azzarati’s photography has gone viral on Instagram a couple of times. Not to mention, he currently has a following of over 64,000 followers on Instagram and working on his youtube channel that is continuously growing in the audience. Just recently, Brescia Calcio player, Serie A, asked him to take photos in a hotel where he was staying.

Azzarati has not gotten to where he is by being mediocre. He knows that the devil is in the detail and is keen on the details in every photo he takes. The detail in a photo makes the picture more realistic and exciting. Whether it is a portrait or landscape, Azzariti shoots and enhances particular features to make sure the shots come out best. He knows what every photographer needs to turn out the best it can be. His skill is unmatched.

If you want to be a good photographer, the way to get the best shot is to have the ability to choose the subject or decide a place or angle. However, it goes beyond only having that natural ability. You also have to be good with photography software like lightroom presets. It takes hours and hours of practice to be good at all types of shots, manual, automatic, night-time, and more. That way, you will have a deeper understanding of the difficulties in taking the best angle. With the big online audience beautiful not enough, you have to do more in terms of edits and all that. Being on high demand means that you will have to do more than everyone else.

It is important to remember that as much you love being behind the camera, you still have to take care of the business side of things. It should always be foremost in your mind. If you want to do photography for a living, rather than as a hobby, you will need to remember that you’re running a business. That is the only way you’ll make a living out of it. Also, don't lose yourself while chasing the money.