Behind the lens an exciting world opens its doors and wonderful moments, tender scenes, captivating faces and sad situations play on the strings of the human heart. There is the obvious common thread in capturing that moment between the photographer and the photojournalist. But what does it take to start one of these careers, what types or career options are available, and how long are the pros and cons lists. Anyone with a camera can take a photo, but it takes more than a camera to become a photographer. Most information available to the aspiring photographer lists five to ten steps to achieve this status. Natalie Norton, wedding photographer, lists the following steps as advice for beginners: "Keep a notebook, shoot frequently, shoot in different conditions, set goals, read, ask questions, and change perspective" (Norton). Reading Natalie's lists definitely raises questions like, "Why keep a notebook?" or “Read what?” Keeping a notebook allows the photographer to learn as they go along, however includes the fact that it is not for everyone. Reading allows the photographer to learn. Although it is often said that practice makes perfect, reading about equipment, techniques and styles allows the photographer to gain knowledge that, once applied, turns into skill. While Natalie's advice is great, there are other tips for becoming an expert photographer. An aspiring photographer is advised to start by deciding what kind of photographer they want to be; this is often countered by suggesting that taking a class will help decide how passionate they are about this art. Both citytowninfo.com and ehow.com advocate obtaining a four-year degree. “Understand that a four…half of the document…Careers and Undergraduate Research. Quin Street, Inc., 2011. Web. January 27, 2011. .Jacowski, Tony. “Careers in Photography.” Ezine articles. Network. January 28, 2011. .Cavaliere, Cameron. “Understand and appreciate the basics of photojournalism.” Photo tutorials | Photography and post-processing tutorials from beginner to advanced. January 14, 2010. Web. January 29, 2011. .Norton, Natalie. “7 Steps to Becoming a Trustworthy Photographer: A Beginner's Guide.” Digital Photography Tips: Digital Photography School. 2010. Network. 27 January. 2011. .