Basic Photography Career Information
A career in photography calls on the individual to take photographs of events and people. Capturing images to be reproduced in a publication or for private use requires the photographer to have technical and creative skills.
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Work Environment
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Photographers work in many various locations, including in the field, in a studio or at the scene of an event. Most photographers have a set schedule that calls on them to work during the day. If they work for a news organization, they might need to work at night or when news breaks.
Employment
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Photographers work for studios, publications such as newspapers and magazines, corporations or the government.
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Job Qualifications and Skills
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Depending on the employer, a photographer might need to have a bachelor's degree. To obtain a position, photographers typically need to have a portfolio to show their best work. Photographers are required to understand camera and image technology, and editing software. Photographers must also possess interpersonal skills, good eye-hand coordination and organization skills.
Job Outlook
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Careers in photography are competitive, especially for positions that call on the individual to gather news for newspapers and magazines.
Salary
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, photographers make $16,920 to $62,430 as of 2008.
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