job description
Professional Photographers do much more than just snap pictures. You’ll raise the level of capturing images to an art form with a critical eye and a strong knowledge of technical skills. The more photos you take, the faster you’ll learn about light, composition, and different printing techniques. This is a very competitive field, so marketing yourself is a must. Most photographers specialize in one area like fine art, commercial photography, or photojournalism. On the road to getting a book of your work published, you may work with models in distant locations, shoot stills in your own studio, or travel the world to exotic destinations.
education requirements
Bachelor’s in Fine Arts, with a concentration in Photography
recommended courses
Art History, Art Composition, Math
average salary
$42K-$62K base average, with potential to earn much more based on area of focus, experience and reputation


