One alternative career that a student can take

as a profession

MD. ESHAN

Photography as profession

What Is Photography?

Photography involves capturing images with a camera. These images can be of just about anything, including people, places, animals, objects, or events.

Photographers use their technical expertise, creativity, and composition skills to produce and preserve images that visually tell a story or record an event.

Career as a Photographer

A career as a photographer can be an exciting avenue for creative expression, as photographers have the opportunity to work in many settings and meet diverse people.

Yet it is also a technically most demanding profession, so those interested in becoming photographers must consider the training they will need before committing to this career path.

Employment Trends

Employment for Photographers has risen by a rate of 39.8% over the past 5 years and is expected to grow very strongly through 2017.

Total employment growth over the past 5 years for male and female, employed part-time and full-time is 2,100

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,From now through 2022, the Bureau projects 5,900 new jobs will be added to the market, which represents a 4 percent job growth rate.

The percentage of males and females working full time and part time are:

16.8

23.8

35.4

24Male(part time)

Female(part time)

Male(full time)

Female(full time)

PHOTOGRAPHER SALARY DETAILS

As with many occupations, salaries for photographers can vary by industry and location. Some photographers earn less than $20,000 a year, while others make close to $70,000 annually. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for photographers is $30,490, or $14.66 hourly. The top 10 percent earn $68,930, or $33.14 hourly, and the bottom 10 percent earn $18,120 annually, or $8.71 hourly.

Photographer and Related Job Salaries

How to Become One

Although postsecondary education is not required for portrait

photographers, many take classes since employers usually seek

applicants with a “good eye” and creativity, as well as a good

technical understanding of photography.

Photojournalists and industrial and scientific photographers

often need a bachelor’s degree.

Students can also take photography classes at local colleges

and universities to help fine tune their skills

How to Become One

• Artistic vision- clients want a photographer with a unique style and

perspective

• Excellent business skills are necessary to own/market a successful

photography business or do freelance photography

• Excellent communication skills to communicate with clients or attract

new clients as a freelance photographer

• No formal education is necessary

• Technical skills, including digital photography technology

Skills required

Challenges a Photographer May Face

1 – No Fixed Income

2 – It’s Become Really Competitive

3 – People Will Rip You Off

4 – The Pay is very little

5 – Too Much Time Away

6 – People Want Something For Nothing

7 – Expensive Technology

8 – Same Old Thing

Conclusion

• Professional photography is an excellent career choice for anyone who wants to get paid for using their creative talents. It's one

of the few fields where age and college degrees aren't as important as a good eye, a

quality product, and self discipline. Photography is a competitive field, so be

prepared to start small. Then perfect your craft and build a portfolio of your best