8 Levels of Photographer (But, Really 9)Level 1: Keyboard Photographer. ... Level 2: Gear Geek. ... Level 3: The Student. ... Level 4: The Casual Snapper. ... Level 5: Hobbyist. ... Level 6: Online Legend. ... Level 7: The Pro. You've made it. ... Level 8: The Artist. This is the highest level of photographer.