Careers in Photography

Careers in PhotographyPhotography can be more than a hobby,

many people make it a career.

Let’s look at some examples…

Objective:To provide you with the opportunity to study a particular photographic career that you find interesting and encourage you to create your own style based on that career.

Photojournalism, News, Press, Editorial

Advertising

Commercial, Industrial

Fashion

Portrait, Family, Wedding

Nature, Wildlife, Travel, Environmental

Forensic

Fine Art

In Your Sketchbook:▪Review the list of Careers in Photography and

list 3 that you find most interesting.

▪Research those 3 careers in greater depth:▪Describe each career in 3-5 sentences▪Print 2 images that show an example from

each of the 3 careers you chose

In Your Sketchbook:▪ Choose a final career that you would like to

attempt working in▪ Find and save a MINIMUM of 5 additional

photographs done for that career…✓ print the images and put them into your

sketchbook✓ AND put them in the drop box too!!!

In Your Sketchbook:▪Generate a list of characteristics, aspects,

techniques and subject matter used in the career you chose. ✓ Your list should include at least 5 things.

▪Plan your own photography… ✓ Things to consider are: style, lighting,

location, subject matter, themes and concepts.

✓ You should include at least 5 specific ideas. ✓ Include as many details as possible.

Take & Edit Photos:▪Shoot a series of new pictures (40 image

minimum) that represent your chosen career.

▪Compile and edit 5 of your own images and put them in the drop box along with the 5 images you saved.

▪REMEMBER: I should see influence from the professional images reflected in your own images!!!

Due Dates:Sketchbooks: (20 points)* Check criteria carefully to be sure you are completing all requirements ✓ Thursday, December 15th

40 Image Contact Sheet: (40 points)✓ Monday, December 19th

Your Own 5 Images: (100 points)✓ Monday, December 19th

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