PHOTOGRAPHY IN-DEPTH

PHOTOGRAPHY IN-DEPTH

Many photographers begin working as a photographer’s assistant.

Some may have a certificate in photography – or even just a high school diploma.

They may gain a competitive edge with more education because many employers prefer applicants who have been formally trained as opposed to amateurs who may not be as knowledgeable in many of the technical and creative aspects of the career.

Photographers who work in photojournalism or as scientific or industrial photographers generally need a degree.

Photographers capture professional-quality photographs. Most use digital cameras as opposed to film cameras. Because digital cameras are electronic, photos taken on them can be stored and transported on portable memory devices and edited using computer software. Photographers may use a variety of editing techniques, such as cropping the photo or enlarging the image, or applying filters to make the photo lighter, darker or sharper.

Some photographers are also voluntarily certified as Certified Professional Photographers through the Professional Photographers of America.