Career in photography.

Basic Photography Career Information

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  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. Work Environment 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 Photographers work for studios, publications such as newspapers and magazines, corporations or the government. Job Qualifications and Skills 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 Careers in photography are competitive, especially for positions that call on the individual to gather news for newspapers and magazines. Salary According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, photographers make $16,920 to $62,430 as of 2008.