When it comes to being a photographer, my overall mission is to create consistently incredible imagery. But to be a successful photographer, there are four key skills you must acquire. These four skills fall into two categories: hard skills and soft skills. The hard skills are the technical ones that come from being able to use your gear creatively, come up with new ideas, and know how to find and create light, post processing, etc. The soft skills involve the ability to properly communicate with your clients and understand what they want and need. Soft skills constitutes 75% of the job, understanding what your client wants is key