Nature photographer

By Tanner

What do they do?

• They take photos of things in nature. They will travel all around the globe to get pictures. They take pictures of plants and animals. It is hard to get pictures of animals like lions and hippopotamuses because they are dangerous but they get special protection.

http://education-portal.com/education_requirements_for_a_photographer.html

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-fine-arts-schools/photography-rankings

http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q-photographer/l-dallas,+tx

• You need a bachelors degree of arts and photography

• 3 good colleges are Yale university, Rhode island school of design, and school of the art institute of Chicago.

• Nationwide studios, Atterro, and Volvo of Dallas are companies that would want one.

http://www1.salary.com/photographer-Salary.htmlhttp://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-4021.00

• The average salary is $54,270.• They normally have to stay and camp outside

to take pictures. They must have accuracy to take good photos of animals moving fast. They should have good technology skills to enhance their photos, and advanced listening.

• Projected growth (2010-2020) Average (10% to 19%)

Pros and cons

Pros• I get to spend a lot of time

outside. • I get to be around animals. • I would get to go to other

countries.

Cons • I would have to stay in the

same place for a long time. • I would need to stay on

airplanes for a long time. • I would be near dangerous

wild animals.

Why I chose this

• I chose this because I love photography. It is a hobby of mine and I take pictures everywhere. I also love animals and nature. I love to be outside. This is why I think this is a great career for me.