Opportunities in Photography Careers

by Irvin Borowsky

Overview

Comprehensive information on a career in photography will provide readers with everything they need to make an informed career choice

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071437233
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date:	10/01/2004
Series:	Opportunities in ... (Paperback)
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	158
Product dimensions:	5.24(w) x 8.84(h) x 0.41(d)

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Table of Contents

	Foreword	xi
	Acknowledgements	xiii
1	Importance of Photography	1
	History of photography
	Photography today
	Employment of photographers
2	Learning the Craft	13
	Approaches to training
	Community and technical colleges
	Trade schools
	Degree programs
	Canadian photo education programs
	Workshop and short-term programs
	Scholarships and financial aid
3	Getting Started in Photography	37
	Experience in school
	Competitions
	Strategies for obtaining employment
	Attending conventions
	Knocking on doors
	Writing application letters
	Using advertising to get employment
	Advantages of a career in photography
	Earning potential
4	Commercial Photography	55
	Advantages and disadvantages
	Illustrative or advertising photography
	Meetings and conventions
	Equipment
	Darkroom/laboratory
	Freelance photography
	Aerial photography
5	Portrait Photography	69
	Advantages and disadvantages
	Studio location
	Business competition
	Equipment
6	Scientific, Technical, and Industrial Photography	81
	Scientific and technical photography
	Biomedical photography
	Photography in law enforcement
	Industrial photography
7	Careers in Photojournalism	93
	Aptitudes needed in photojournalism
	Keeping current
	Equipment used
	Ethical considerations
	Corporate photojournalism
	Sources of additional information
8	Related Opportunities	101
	Specialties and job titles
	Photographic processing and finishing
	Photo retailing
	Photo equipment technology
	Photography as art
	Federal government
	Film and television
	Opportunities in teaching
Appendix A	Associations and Societies	119
Appendix B	Schools	127
Appendix C	Photography Workshops	141
	Recommended Reading	151