A Day in the Life of a Photographer

By: Jennifer Nelson

Why I Chose PhotographyChildhood dream

I love taking pictures

Meeting new people is fun

Education needed(High school and college)

If there’s no set education path, what do they need to know?

•No required college classes•Photography degree is recommended

Recommended classes in high schoolArt classesPhotography classesMultimedia design

What would you do?Two different paths-

• Employed• Self-employed

What happens in a business?

What happens in your own business?

What responsibilities do they have?They have to be able toWork with clientsBe creativeEdit and retouch photosNeed to advertiseNeed to know about photo technology

What tools do they use?

∆Camera∆Photo editing technology∆Models∆Props for set

◊Lighting◊Backdrops◊Other props

Salary and hoursSalary range in United states- $17,120-$62,340

If you are employed-• 40 hours a week•Work weekdays and weekends

If you’re self-employed-• 60+ hours•Work weeks, weekends, and some nights•Why do they work more?

Possible PromotionsNo real promotions

Closest thing to promotion-Starting a business

Related Jobs Photo editor

Photo journalist

Model

What is good about photography?

What I love to doTraveling

Meeting new people

What is bad about photography?

oPicky ClientsoChance of failureoCompetition

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Sperling, Kandra. “Photography-Related Careers.” E-How Money. Demand Media Inc., 2011. Web. 16 May 2011.

“Photographers.” WISCareers. Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. 2011. Web. 16 May 2011.