Not too long ago, taking pictures was a tedious process that involved buying film, taking a few photos, and waiting a week for them to develop. It was often disappointing to wait a week only to find out that you missed the perfect shot by a few inches or forgot to turn on the flash.

However, modern technology stepped in and changed all that. With the invention of the digital camera, photos became instantly viewable and there was no longer an excuse to miss out on that perfect picture. If the first photo wasn’t taken correctly, it was easy enough to just try again. This resulted in much less money spent on wasted and developed film. Photos can still be developed from a digital camera, but there are plenty of things to store them on a computer or CD-Rom.

These changes eventually paved the way for better income opportunities for amateur and professional photographers. With no wasted film and instantly being able to preview photos, it was so much easier to take the perfect shot. Whether it’s a shimmering waterfall, a national landmark, or a deer trotting down a pristine trail, art enthusiasts are eager to own a one-of-a-kind portrait that has its own individual story to share.

Using a digital camera, many professional photographers have upgraded their studios with instant previews and immediate printing directly from a photo-quality printer. Amateur photographers are finding that their work is highly sought after on the Internet by magazine and newspaper editors around the world. The internet opens up a whole new world for freelancers and this includes the work of photographers. These days, if you want to sell a photograph, you’d better be prepared to email it. Many publishers are looking for a quick response and postal mail may not be enough, which is where a digital camera comes in handy. Its ability to quickly upload photos to a computer, disk, or as email attachments has kept the digital camera in the spotlight. In addition to dealing directly with publishers, many photos are successfully sold at online auctions.

When selecting a digital camera, it is important to consider the manufacturer’s warranty, a quality zoom function and storage memory. Most photographers also find a view screen to be very important because it allows them to review all the photos stored on the camera’s memory card. Another important aspect of any digital camera is the number of megapixels. The higher the number of megapixels, the better the quality of each photo.