Marg Career Library - Photographer

Overview:

Photographers have a natural talent to take good photos and capture a moment. Most photographers use digital cameras to create professional images using techniques of editing, cropping and usage of filters. Although a degree is not mandatory, for a photographer, some employers may prefer photographers with formal degree in the field. Photographers working in photojournalism or industrial photography generally require formal degree.

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Career Path:

Stream of Study in 12th Grade/School:	Science Arts Commerce
Degree/Graduation Courses:	B.Sc. in Photography BFA in Photography for 3 years Diploma in Fashion Photography Diploma in Digital Photography Diploma in advertising and commercial photography
Higher education/Post Graduation Courses:	Post-Graduation Diploma in Photography M.Sc. in Photography for 2 years. MFA Photography

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Top Colleges:

National Institute of Photography, Mumbai
Delhi College of Photography, Delhi
Nation Institute of Design, Ahmadabad
Indian School of Photography, Gurgaon
Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), Noida
Indian Institute of Digital Arts & Animations, Kolkata

Job Opportunities:

Newspaper and Media and Press
Magazines
Advertising Agencies
Government Agencies (police or Ministry of Defence)
Industrial and Fashion Houses
Stock Photography Companies
Law enforcement agencies
Research Labs
Commercial Studios
Freelancing

Job Responsibilities:

Work in studios /locations to click and develop photographs of different kinds and develop concept and ideas through skilled photography
Use different cameras and lighting equipment to click professional quality pictures
Analyse and plan the composition of photograph
Enhance the subject’s appearance with natural or artificial light
Use photo-enhancing software
Maintain a digital portfolio to demonstrate their work
Archive and manage imagery

Work Life:

The nature and location of work depends on their specialisations. For example, commercial photographers might travel to client locations and specialise in taking pictures of products or buildings, while a fashion photographer might work in studios/outdoor locations taking pictures of models.
Working conditions for photographers vary by specialty.
Some photographers travel for photo shoots, working either indoors or outdoors.
Others work in studios; still others work in laboratories and use microscopes to photograph subjects.
Some photographers work part time. Hours often are flexible so that photographers can meet with current and potential clients or visit the sites where they will work.
For certain types of photographers, workload may fluctuate with the season. For example, wedding photographers are typically busiest in the summer and fall.

Key Skills:

Creativity and imagination
Attention to detail
Strong networking skills
Perseverance
Patience
Passion for photography

Designation:

Entry level

Freelance Photographer, Photographer/ Videographer, Food Photographer, Image Editor, Product Photographer, Assistant Photographer

Mid level

Professional Photographer, Associate Photographer, Fashion Photographer, Jewellery Photographer, Commercial Photographer

High level

Wildlife Photographer/ Videographer, Admin/professor Photographer, Art Director, Creative designer

Merits & Demerits:

Merits

1. Photography as a field gives you a lot of flexibility
2. Provides an outlet for your creative nature
3. Opportunities to travel quite extensively to many parts of the world on behalf of large media and news organizations.
4. High levels of job satisfaction

Demerits

1. Expensive Equipment and gear
2. Have to be very patient as one has to sit for hours taking the same shot, just to get that one perfect shot
3. Job security is not high, especially in the early days when you still need to establish your reputation and a solid client base.
4. Working conditions vary depending on your assignment and can involve inhospitable weather conditions, remote locations or cramped studios

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