Marceana Black
A photographer is a professional that focuses on the art of taking photographs with a digital or film camera. Photographers use artificial and/or natural lighting to snap pictures of various people, places and things in a variety of settings.
Photographers typically do marketing and advertise services to attract clients analyze and decide how to compose a subject,use various photographic techniques and equipment capture subjects in commercial-quality photographs,enhance the subject’s appearance with natural or artificial light,use photo enhancing software,maintain a digital portfolio, often on a website, to demonstrate work. While some photographers lead successful careers with only experience and skill, many pursue formal career training through undergraduate degree programs. This is especially true for those in specialties such as industrial photography, photojournalism or scientific photography.
Undergraduate degree programs in photography and related fields may be available at art schools, colleges and universities. bachelor of fine arts in photography …show more content…
These courses typically allow students to experiment with their photographic skills. Many photography degree programs culminate in a senior project. These projects help students to build their portfolios and transition to a career as a professional photographer.
Photographers interested in further developing their skills and advancing their careers may consider earning a master's degree. While some colleges and universities offer master of fine arts in photography programs, which typically take 2-3 years to complete. Studio courses and independent study are the backbone of such degree programs. Students utilize their advanced knowledge of photography to complete various projects while pushing the boundaries of their creative