Annual salary $74,000.00
Monthly salary $6,166.67
Savings 10% $616.67
House 30% $1,850.00
Car 15% $925.00
Miscellaneous 40% $2,466.67
Retirement 5% $308.33
100% $6,166.67
Job Description
Have you always insisted on being the one to take family
photos, or do you find yourself spending a lot of time
setting up that perfect holiday snap?
Photographers create images that tell stories, paint
pictures, or record events.
If so, you may want to consider a career in photography.
To succeed in this highly competitive field, you need to
be able to master both the artistic and the technical
aspects of the job.
Job Description
Photographers use either traditional cameras that record
images on film that is then developed into prints, or
digital cameras that electronically record images that can
then be downloaded to a computer and printed out.
Those who use traditional cameras may also develop
their own film, which is a complicated process involving a
darkroom and treating the film or prints in a series of
chemical and water baths.
Others choose to send their film to laboratories for
processing.
Job Description
Before they can take a picture, photographers
have to make many technical decisions.
First they must decide what equipment will be
needed to best shoot their subject.
They have to choose the appropriate cameras,
lenses, filters, film stocks, and lighting
equipment.
If they have to rely on natural light, as nature
photographers and photojournalist often do, this
usually means positioning themselves in the
right place to get the best effect with the light
available, or waiting until the light is just right .
Job Description
When they are ready to take the picture,
photographers need to choose what angle to
shoot from, how close to get to the subject, and
how to frame the shot.
Other things they need to think about, and
adjust accordingly while shooting, include the
different camera settings, shutter speeds, and
aperture widths.
Their final decision is what method of film
processing to use
Job Description
Each of these decisions is made in such a
way so as to give the picture a certain
atmosphere, mood, or concept.
During large, well-financed “shoots,”
photographers may employ whole crews
of technicians, lighting people, models,
make-up artists, and wardrobe experts to
help get the desired “look.”
Job Description
In addition to using different photography
techniques to create the desired look,
photographers can manipulate the pictures after
they’ve been taken.
Using computer software, digitized versions of
the photographs can be significantly altered to
make them look the way the photographer wants
them to.
Almost all photographers need to have hands-
on knowledge of computer editing software
these days
Job Description
There are many different kinds of photographers, each
requiring a slightly different set of skills.
Portrait photographers take pictures of families, babies,
wedding parties, and graduating students.
Fashion or beauty photographers take provocative,
atmospheric photos for advertisements on billboards or
in magazines.
Photojournalists capture newsworthy people and
events, in effect telling stories with their pictures.
Job Description
Other types of photographers include commercial
photographers, who take pictures of cars, computers,
food, and other items for catalogues or advertisements.
Scientific photographers use high-powered lenses to
reveal things, such as cells or molecules, which the
human eye alone can’t normally see.
Fine art photographers sell their photographs as art
pieces, and may choose to focus on just about any
subject matter that inspires them.
There are also photographers who specialize in nature
or travel photography.
Job Description
Many photographers own their own
businesses.
In addition to taking the photographs,
business owners have to arrange for
advertising, schedule appointments, and
sometimes mount and frame pictures.
They also purchase supplies, keep
records, bill customers, and may hire and
train employees.
Working Conditions
Photographers work in a variety of settings,
depending on what’s being photographed.
They may work outside, taking photographs of
landscapes, wildlife, or weddings, or they may
do most of their work in a studio.
Most photographers have to do some traveling,
whether it’s to a school, a private home, or to a
church for a wedding.
Working Conditions
Photojournalists may have to travel frequently.
Sometimes they are assigned to distant countries for
long periods of time.
Although this can seem adventurous and exciting, they
may find themselves in life-threatening situations, for
example, if they’re assigned to war-torn or politically
unstable areas of the world.
If they are working for a newspaper or news magazine,
they may witness many upsetting situations and human
suffering, for instance, the scene of an accident.
As a result, photojournalism can be very emotionally
draining.
Working Conditions
There can also be some physical demands
involved in photography.
For instance, photographers sometimes need to
assume unusual positions in order to get the
perfect shot.
This can involve anything from crouching down
or lying on the ground, to climbing a ladder.
They may also need to carry equipment from
place to place, including cameras, tripods, and
laptop computers.
Working Conditions
The hours that photographers work vary greatly.
Full-time photographers may regularly work 55
hours a week, while a part-timer may only work
a few weekends a month.
Area of specialization can affect their hours as
well.
For example, a studio photographer might work
8 or 9 hours a day, 5 days a week, while a
photographer who does outdoor “location
shoots,” such as weddings, may work 15 hours a
day, but only 1 or 2 days a week.
Earnings
Photographers can be full-time
employees of newspapers, magazines,
other photographers, advertising agencies,
or a wide variety of other companies.
However, many photographers work part-
time, or as freelancers, offering their
services to several clients rather than
being restricted to one organization or
individual.
Earnings
Most photographers earn somewhere between
$15,000 and $55,000 a year.
The median annual earnings of salaried
photographers are about $26,000 a year.
Those working for newspapers and periodicals
tend to make more than those working for other
professional or scientific services, with a median
of about $33,000 a year.
Full-time photographers with lots of experience
and good reputations can make over $80,000 a
year.
Earnings
Freelancers’ earnings vary widely, depending
on the success of their business.
They are only assured of a regular income as
long as they are able to attract clients and sell
pictures.
In addition, they incur the costs of acquiring
and maintaining their own equipment and
running their own businesses.
Freelance photographers may also be
responsible for producing cost-estimates and
budgets, organizing studio or location shoots,
and hiring the necessary people.
Education
There are no specific educational requirements
for freelance or portrait photographers.
However, in today’s job market, you are
unlikely to get much work without at least some
training in the photographic arts, whether it’s
acquired through a formal degree program,
vocational training, or extensive work
experience.
Many photographers benefit from the discipline
and training of a formal education.
Education
Photographers who want to find work as
photojournalists, or in industrial or scientific
photography, are generally expected to have a
college degree in an area such as journalism or
photography.
Degrees in visual arts and communications
may also be acceptable when combined with a
demonstrated proficiency with a camera.
Education
In addition to teaching them about things like equipment,
film processing, and composition, post-secondary
programs usually offer aspiring photographers the
opportunity to build their portfolio.
A portfolio is a collection of samples of a photographer’s
work. It is evidence of his or her talent and skill, and its
contents are often the deciding factor when potential
employers are deciding whether or not they want to hire
the services of the photographer.
A good portfolio is crucial to finding work.
Education
As digital cameras overtake traditional
ones, the ability to manipulate images
using software packages such as
Photoshop has become extremely
valuable to a photographer.
Courses are available on these sorts of
software programs.
Education
Co-op or work-study programs are
extremely useful.
Some training in business or law might
also prove useful for freelance
photographers, since they must learn how
to market their work, secure copyright
protection, and negotiate with clients.
Education
To be a successful photographer you
need good eyesight, artistic ability, and
good hand-eye coordination.
You should be patient, detail-oriented,
and able to work well with others.
Photographers also need good
communication skills for dealing with
clients and getting their subjects to relax.
Education
Overall, experience is the best teacher.
You don’t need a fancy automatic camera
to take good photographs.
Buy or borrow a camera, even a second-
hand one, and get used to the effects of
manually changing shutter speeds and
aperture widths.
Education
Submitting some of your best photos to
competitions is a good way to get feedback from
professionals.
You can also subscribe to photography
newsletters or join a local camera or
photography club to get valuable tips and
experience.
Ask around and try to spend time at a
photographer’s studio. See if you can find a
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