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Photography for Professionals
Author: Robyn Tellefsen
When French inventor Nicephore Niepce produced the first
successful permanent photograph in 1826, he couldn't have known
that photography would become such a popular pastime and
profession.
These days, with the proliferation of digital cameras, photo
editing software, and photo sharing sites, just about anyone can
call himself a photographer. But if you aspire to be more than a
blogger, you'll need to undergo specialized photography training.
Photography training
At Brooks Institute of Photography, you can prepare for your
photography career through the bachelor's degree program in
visual journalism. Throughout the course of the program, you'll
work in depth on several photojournalism picture stories,
emphasizing stories of social relevance that can make a
difference in the world. For your documentary projects, you'll
travel far and wide to find stories to tell visually. These
photography courses will inspire you to discover how you see the
world, what stories you need to tell, and what pictures are
truly worth a thousand words.
In an interactive, all-digital, real-world photojournalism
course, you'll gain the experience of transmitting photo
assignments on deadline via FTP, just as you would for any
newspaper or magazine today. In a digital video for
photojournalists course, you'll build on photographic skills,
learn simple storytelling and editing, and gain insight into
other issues faced by videojournalists, whether working on a
local paper's Web site or shooting for the broadcast world.
Photography certification
Once you've received solid photography training, you may wish to
earn the Certified Professional Photographer credential offered
by Professional Photographers of America through the
Photographic Certification Commission. In order to earn this
designation, you'll need to pass a comprehensive written exam
measuring your technical expertise, and successfully submit your
work to a panel of judges for review and approval.
You must renew this credential every five years to maintain your
level of expertise and to continue to develop new skills and
techniques. This can be accomplished by participating in continuing education programs and periodically submitting your work
for critical evaluation.
Photography careers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, photographers held
about 129,000 jobs in 2004. More than half were self-employed, a
much higher proportion than for most occupations. And,
employment of photographers is expected to increase 9 to 17
percent through 2014.
Median annual earnings of salaried photographers were $26,080 in
May 2004, with the highest 10 percent earning more than $54,180.
With specialized photography training, you can be more than a
blogger -- you can become a professional photographer.
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About the author:
Robyn Tellefsen is a frequent contributor to The
CollegeBound Network. Learn more about finding a school orcareer that's right for you!
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