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10 Fantastic Reasons to Take Up Photography in Retirement

3/7/2023

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When you retire, you have all the time in the world to travel, see your family, or simply relax, but a lack of a career may leave you feeling empty. We often connect our feeling of purpose with work, but there are other ways to find meaning. For example, you could take up photography
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10 Reasons Why Retirees Should Take Up Photography

While the possibilities are never-ending, photography is a good hobby to explore. There are so many great reasons for being a photographer in retirement. 

Here’s 10 you should consider. 

1. Spend Time Outdoors 
Photography can encourage you to get outdoors. You can use your camera to capture the beauty of nature or to photograph urban landscapes and people. As you explore new areas for the perfect shot, you’ll be soaking in all the natural delights your city or town has to offer.

2. Stay Sharp 
Photography can help to keep your mind active. As you get the perfect framing or exposure levels for the perfect shot, your cognitive functions will be stimulated. As long as you’re learning new skills and exploring, you’ll have a great activity on your hands that improves mental health.

3. Create Art 
Your retirement is the perfect time to master a creative skill, and with photography, the possibilities are vast. For example, you can take whimsical images, turn your photos into art to hang on the wall, or create collages. You could even sell your photos or display them at expos.

4. Capture Life 
Do you have plenty of photos of your family and friends? Or perhaps you’re looking for that next angle or a new perspective for a special event. If you’re in retirement, you’ve got the time to capture moments that matter, which you can then turn into photo books of unmatched quality.

5. Connect With Other People 
Photography is often a shared experience. When you take a photo, you’re connecting with the people it captures. Whether you’re taking a portrait of a family member or immortalizing a happy moment with your fellow retirees, you’ll be creating memories that can be treasured forever. 

6. Develop a Sense Of Flow 
As you hone your craft, you’ll likely find yourself in a “flow” state. Artists often get “into the zone,” which is a total state of focus and relaxation. It helps you get absorbed in the creative process. If you’re shooting images for fun, the success of the image you create will be a reward in itself. 

7. Express Yourself 
Photography gives you the opportunity to communicate through art. You can document your own stories and share them with others by conveying certain emotions, thoughts, or ideas. If you’re someone who holds back their emotions, photography can bring those out in you.

8. Reach New Heights 
Photography can be a great way to stretch yourself, try something new, or find a different perspective on something that you do regularly. You could explore aerial photography or opt for underwater shots. Either way, you’ll gain a different understanding of the world you live in. 

9. Experiment 
With photography, you can experiment with techniques, camera equipment, and filters. There are plenty of new ideas to explore and techniques that can enhance your creativity. The trial and error of it all will no doubt lead to plenty of learning experiences and hundreds of cool moments. 

10. Share With Others 
When it comes to photography, showing is almost as fun as taking a shot. Whether you opt for the coffee table book version or an online photo book, you’ll have fun sharing your images with others. Your works may even inspire other retirees to take up their cameras and start shooting.
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