Training Requirements for a Photographer
A photographer captures important moments such as news events, weddings and family memories. A professional photographer may work in specialized areas of the business, such as a commercial photographer working for a magazine or a photojournalist recording news events. A photographer may also work as an independent business owner, creating family portraits or covering weddings.
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Photography Education
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A degree in photography can provide a professional with technical education in areas such as film or digital photo processing and the proper use of essential photography equipment. Additionally, students in an art program studying photography will learn elements of composition and style for photographing people, scenery and other subjects. A photographer's education should include both technical and art courses for a well-rounded program.
Business Education
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The education of a self-employed or freelance photographer should include business courses such as marketing, business management and finance. A degree program in photography may include business courses as well. Those students taking a vocational course in photography may pursue business education as well to prepare for a career as a self-employed photographer.
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Journalism
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Photographers also cover special events and share the news of the day in the form of photographs. Photojournalism courses can prepare a student to work in the news business. A degree program with an internship requirement may provide a student with the opportunity to work in a news organization to gain experience as a photojournalist. A news photographer must have the ability to capture the images that are the most meaningful to the story. Journalism courses may help the photographer learn to uncover the meaning or angle behind a news story.
Experience
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Photographers may begin their career as an assistant to a professional photographer to gain experience in the field. On-the-job training provides photographers with insight into the business and the skills a professional needs to work in photography. Assistants may spend time setting up equipment and working in the commercial photography business.
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References
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