One of the things that frustrates amateur photographers is the large costs associated with the top end cameras and lenses.
One of the best ways to fund such equipment is to make money from your photography.
If you have mastered the basics of your DSLR then you are probably good enough to start making money from your photography.
Perhaps one of the easiest ways to make money from your hobby or even start a new career based around your hobby is to start out with wedding photography.
Wedding photography can give you the opportunity to earn a substantial amount of money in one day allowing you to quickly save for better equipment or lenses, Virtually all couples choose to hire a dedicated wedding photographer to capture their special day.
This is good news for photographers as there is always a ready supply of weddings to shoot.
For you this means there are always opportunities to make money from your photography hobby.
One point to think about is that once you take your first paid job and become a photographer you have a responsibility to your clients to deliver good shots.
With a wedding there is only one chance to get the great shots they will cherish for years to come.
As a result you need to be sure that you have the skills to successfully shoot a wedding.
There are plenty of good wedding photography workshops out there that will teach you what you need to know.
However many people find the cost and timing of these prohibitive.