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Photography Careers Come Into Focus As Opportunities Increase Online
What do Photographers Do?
Professional photographers combine creativity, artistic vision and technical mastery to take
photographs. People in this profession use a wide range of equipment, some of which is specific
to certain career fields. Good photographers have a natural eye for composition and can often
create an aesthetically appealing photograph out of anything. Some photographers make careers
out of teaching photography, while others take pictures of architecture or document wars or
weddings. Today, shooting and selling stock photography online is a growing niche.
Photography is an astoundingly wide-ranging field and it is possible to create a successful
business in any photography career. Most photographers shoot and print in digital formats,
especially where time is of the essence. Photojournalists, wedding photographers, events
photographers and the like usually shoot using 35 mm DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex). Some
shoot using both film and digital photographers. Fine arts photographers may use only film and
silver-halide papers because of the aesthetic quality of silver film and paper.
Photographers often operate their own professional Web sites, which serve as indispensable
marketing tools and online portfolios.
Competition is high in photography because so many people find the creativity and earnings
potential so attractive. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, photography careers are
expected to grow 12 percent between now and 2018, which is about as fast as average for other
occupations.
Work Environment
Work environments vary among fields. Some photographers work out of their own studios and
work irregular hours, including holidays, evenings and weekends. Staff photographers for
corporations or other institutions may have their own office or studio, provided by their employer,
and work more regular hours: 40 hours a week with paid vacations/holidays and other benefits.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than half of all photographers are self-employed-
they are freelance. It is safe to say that most photographers, as with other creative careers, work
irregular hours.
Some photographers work in perilous conditions. For instance, newspaper bureaus in war-torn
countries may employ photojournalists. Photography careers may be solo or they can involve
working with, assisting, teaching or supervising large numbers of people.
Salary & Earnings Potential
Earnings potential can vary with specific careers. If you have business acumen, you can create a
financially successful career out of freelancing. Architectural photography is one of the highest-
paying careers, while travel photography can be one of the lowest paying. Among staff
photography jobs, photo curators have high earning potential, which increases with experience
and education levels.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, median annual wages of salaried photographers
were $29,440 in May 2008. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $16,920, and the highest 10
percent earned more than $62,430.
Training, Advancements
The majority of photography careers require at least an undergraduate degree in photography in
addition to field experience. Some careers, however, require only a working knowledge of 35 mm
DLSR. For instance, wedding photographers, seasonal/holiday photographers and studio
photographers need only to be able to operate a camera and use photo-editing software for minor
touch-ups.
Photo curators, professors and archivists usually require a terminal degree in photography- a
Master's degree. Photo archivists do not require certification, though there are programs that offer
archival science certification. In addition, some institutions require archivists to be certified.
Throughout their professional careers, photographers attend educational seminars and other
programs to improve their craft. Photographic technology changes at a rapid pace and a
professional photographer must keep abreast of any changes.
Regardless of what specific field you hope to enter, try to make as many contacts as possible.
This is especially important for freelance photographers because your next job may come through
word of mouth marketing or references. Take advantage of industry-specific organizations, which
can offer invaluable resources and information.
Education
Many colleges, universities and schools offer specialized degree programs in photography.
Programs typically teach a wide-variety of courses such as black and white printing techniques,
large-format cameras, lighting and photo editing. Graduate programs offer programs that are even
more specialized.
There are photographers who are self-taught and fell into their careers relatively successfully.
However, keep in mind that some professions require do require educational backgrounds in
photography.
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