Photographers – Creative Careers Studio | Find Your Career in the Arts

Photographers spend their days capturing images for various purposes, such as events, portraits, or commercial projects, using their creative vision and technical skills. They often work on location or in studios, manage their equipment, edit photos, and interact with clients to deliver high-quality visuals that meet their needs.

Quiz Matches

What kind of personality tends to excel in this career?

Ideas

Creations

How much this role requires you to be outspoken and in the spotlight.

Independent

Collaborative

How often you’ll have to work with others

Introvert

Extrovert

How often you’ll be coming up with big ideas versus making ideas reality.

Routine

Variety

How much your tasks change day by day

Screen Time

How much of your day is spent working at a desk on a computer.

Average Salary in SC

$30,510

Education Level

Training, on-the-job experience, or an associate’s degree

Alternate Titles

Advertising Photographer
Commercial Photographer
Graduation Photographer
Newspaper Photographer
Photo Editor
Photographer
Photojournalist
Portrait Photographer
Sports Photographer
Studio Photographer

More Details

Skills

Active Listening
Speaking
Service Orientation
Active Learning
Complex Problem Solving

Activities

Working with Computers
Thinking Creatively
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Selling or Influencing Others

Work Styles

Dependability
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Concern for Others
Self-Control

Professional Associations

American Photographic Artists
American Society of Media Photographers
American Society of Photographers
National Press Photographers Association
North American Nature Photography Association

Related High School Courses

Photography and Media Courses
Introduction to Photography
Digital Photography
Photography II or Advanced Photography

Art and Design Courses
Drawing and Painting
Graphic Design

Technology and Technical Courses
Computer Science
Digital Media

Communication and Writing Courses
Creative Writing
Visual Communication

College Majors to Consider

Commercial Art
Digital Arts
Digital Media
Film And Media Studies
Fine Art
Graphic Design
Journalism
Photo Journalism
Photography
Visual Art

Jobs, Internships, Apprenticeships

Jobs
Photography Assistant
Freelance Photographer
Retail Associate in a Camera Store
Event Photographer

Internships
Photography Studio Internship
Media or Journalism Internship
Marketing or PR Internship
Social Media Internship

Apprenticeships
Professional Photographer Apprenticeship
Studio Assistant Apprenticeship
Portrait or Event Photography Apprenticeship
Commercial Photography Apprenticeship

Other Learning Opportunities
Online Photography Courses
Build a Personal Portfolio
Join a Photography Club
Attend Workshops and Photography Meetups

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