Photography Career Choice by Tasha Winther

Involvement in Photography A photographer:  may process personal exposed film.

Involvement in Photography A photographer:  may use airbrush, computer or other techniques to retouch negatives. 

Involvement in Photography A photographer:  may use delicate instruments, such as optical microscopes attached to camera.

Involvement in Photography A photographer:  may study requirements of a particular assignment and decide on type of camera, film, lighting and background accessories to be used.

Skills for Photography  You may need to have experience in, or knowledge of computerized photography/digital imaging. 

Skills for Photography  You need to demonstrate your creative/technical ability with a portfolio of your work.

Skills for Photography  You need either a bachelor's degree in visual arts, specializing in photography, or specialized training in photography in high school, college or specialized training schools, or you need extensive on- the-job training under the supervision of a photographer.

Current Employment  Employment grew at an above average rate.  Hourly wages ($16.47) are close to average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is below average. 

Expected Salary  Hourly wages ($16.47) are close to the national average (18.07)  These earnings are close to the average for occupations in the art, culture, recreation and sport sector, and are below average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations.  These wages grew at a below average rate from  The more “famous” you can get, the more money you can make.

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Personal Management Skills Positive Attitudes  Feel good about yourself, and be confident!

Personal Management Skills Responsibility  Plan and manage time, money, and other resources to achieve goals.

Fundamental Skills Communicate  Listen and ask questions to understand and appreciate the point of views of others.

Fundamental Skills Manage Information  Locate, gather and organize information using appropriate, technology and information systems.

Teamwork Skills Work with others  Ensure that a team’s purpose and objectives are clear.

Teamwork Skills Participate in Projects & Tasks  Plan, design, or carry out a project or task from start to finish with well defined objectives and outcomes.