Opportunities in Photography Careers

by Irvin J. Borowsky

Overview

The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities in . . . explores a vast range of professions.

Each book offers:

• The latest information on a field of interest
• Training and education requirements for each career
• Salary statistics for different positions within each field
• Up-to-date professional and Internet resources
• And much more

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071454421
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	10/22/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	161
File size:	258 KB

About the Author

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

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