A visual professional who captures images for journalism, commerce, fine art, weddings, and other purposes.
What photographers do
Photographers shoot weddings, portraits, products, fashion, journalism, sports, and fine art. They scout locations, set up lighting, direct subjects, capture images, and edit files in Lightroom, Photoshop, or Capture One. Many also publish books and prints.
Training path
Photographer careers range from self-taught practitioners to those holding bachelor or master of fine arts degrees in photography. Apprenticeships under established photographers and assistant work on commercial shoots are common entry paths.
Specializations
Specializations include wedding and portrait, commercial product and fashion, photojournalism, sports, wildlife, architectural, food, real estate, and fine art photography sold through galleries and editions.
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