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Job Description:
Job Description:
They work from studios to take portraits of clients. These can be anyone who needs headshots, or event pictures, or any other portrait needed. They also edit the pictures to look better in Photoshop or Lightroom
Salary: $50,290/Year
Salary: $50,290/Year
Occupational Outlook:
Occupational Outlook:
The job is projected to grow 17% through 2030
12700 jobs are expected to open each year
Links to Learn More About This Career:
Links to Learn More About This Career:
https://learn.org/articles/Portrait_Photographer_Career_and_Salary_FAQs.html
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/photographers.htm
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/article/portrait-photography-tips
Educational Requirements:
Educational Requirements:
Only a high school diploma, though having a bachelor's degree in a related field is a good idea
Southern new hampshire university
Southern new hampshire university
Address: 2500 North River Road Manchester, NH 03106
Website: snhu.edu
Information on the Major: https://www.snhu.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/ba-in-digital-photography
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Address: Lexington, KY, 40506
Website: uky.edu
Information on the Major: https://finearts.uky.edu/savs/photography
Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University
Address: 1906 College Heights Blvd.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Website: wku.edu
Information on the Major: https://www.wku.edu/schoolofmedia/undergraduateprograms/photojournalism/photojournalism.php
Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:
Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:
Observational skills, interpersonal skills, and technical knowledge
Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:
Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom
Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career
Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career
Pros (Positives to this Career)
Pros (Positives to this Career)
Self employed, for the most part
Work with a variety of people
Work on your own time
Cons (Negatives to this Career)
Cons (Negatives to this Career)
Not stable
Not very high paying
Other photography could be better
Typical Working Conditions For This Career:
Typical Working Conditions For This Career:
Inside the studio, rarely outside, might have to work with other photographers, or work with other people.
Career Researched By: Nishad Joshi
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