CTE Career Catalog

Underwater Photographer

Job Description:

Jobs in underwater photography involve taking images of shipwrecks, marine life, and other underwater objects.

Salary: The salaries of Underwater Photographers in the US range from $10,831 to $287,175 - with a median salary of $51,745.

Occupational Outlook:

Most underwater photographers work as freelancers for magazines,
publications, and television. Many international magazines and channels are
continually searching for rising talents

Links to Learn More About This Career:

Educational Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in photography is a great way to get started. A fine understanding of the equipment you are using and the different techniques that are needed will go a long way in this business. Marine life and Science degrees are also very useful when looking to branch out into the field.

Yale

Address: 1156 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06520

Website: https://www.yale.edu/

Information on the Major: http://catalog.yale.edu/art/course-descriptions/yale-college-art-major/

University of kentucky

Address: 236 Bolivar Street Lexington, KY 40506

Website: https://www.uky.edu/

Information on the Major: https://finearts.uky.edu/savs/photography

Asbury

Address: One Macklem Drive Wilmore, KY 40390

Website: https://www.asbury.edu/

Information on the Major: https://www.asbury.edu/academics/departments/art-design/

Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:

Be able to scuba dive
Photography skills
Knowledge of light/how it works in water
Creativity

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

Photoshop
How to use a camera

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros

You can travel
See lots of beautiful things
Get to spend lots of time in the ocean

Cons

Don’t make as much money as other jobs starting out
Hard to get recognized
Can experience uncomfortable conditions

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

Outside in the water with animals.

David Doubilet#1

Underwater photographer, national geographic

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/experts/david-doubilet-jen-hayes/

Jen Hayes

Underwater photographer, national geographic

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/experts/david-doubilet-jen-hayes/

Ryan McInnis

Ryan McInnis

Underwater filmmaker, national geographic

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/real-world-geography-ryan-mcinnis/

Career Researched By: Shannon Donworth

Sources & Citations

https://www.scubadiving.com/point-and-shoot-like-pro

https://www.marineinsight.com/careers-2/how-to-get-a-career-in-underwater-photography/

https://www.cctvcameraworld.com/underwater-photography-guide.ht

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