Is it too late to become a photographer?

Is it too late to become a photographer?

Short answer: yes. It's still possible and still not too late to be a professional photographer. Long answer: however, there is a shift in trend in this profession. Before the advent of the internet media, one can specialize in doing photography/photo reportage as his/her sole profession.

How much can you make as a photographer?

As of May 2016, the typical median photographer salary is $34,070 annually, where half of the photographers are paid less and half are paid more. Those in the lower 10 percent make under $19,110, and those in the top 10 percent get paid over $76,220.