the profession of the profession of photographyphotographymaking a living at something

you are passionate about

a working a working professionalprofessional

• You will spend 40 – 60 hrs of your week working at a job

• That is approximately 2600 hrs a year• Over the course of your lifetime that is

approximately 130,000 hrs • If you do not draw fulfillment from your

work, it will be difficult to find it elsewhere

• YOU CAN make a very good living at the things you enjoy doing

The US Department of The US Department of Labor…Labor…• Photographers held about 129,000 jobs in

2004 and more than ½ were self-employed (much higher than most occupations)

• Photography jobs are expected to INCREASE 18% - 26% THROUGH 2014

• Wages– Middle 50% between $18k - $37k in 2004 – Highest 10% earned over $54k

• Working Conditions – Usually a 5-day week, 8hrs a day (on average)– Self employment gives greater autonomy, freedom

of expression and flexible scheduling

photography categoriesphotography categories• Commercial photographers

– Portrait• wedding, school & studio shoots

– Advertising • books, magazines & catalogs

• Industrial photographers– Equipment, machinery, products – Analysis of engineering & technical information

• Scientific photographers– Illustrate & record medical field, scientific procedures

and/or scientific phenomena – Typically incorporate science/engineering with

photography

photography categoriesphotography categories• News photographers

– Photojournalism – Newspapers, journals, magazines and/or television

• Fine arts photographers– Gallery exhibit and expose – Work sold for:

• Aesthetics, appreciation and/or decoration

• Digital Imaging – Manipulation of the image – Originally dark room work done by photo editors – Now the possibilities are endless…

you as a photographeryou as a photographercareer project

your PITCH…your PITCH…• Career Projects

– 1: Choose a Photography Career

• Photography category • Career prospects

– Stability & future of the career

– Pros & Cons

– 2: Learn About a Professional (currently working)

• Short bio (two to three sentences)

• Seek out the professional’s website or blog

• Four Career Slides– 3: Email your

professional • Contact your

professional via email• Introduce yourself• Write a professional

letter• Get information about

the job market

– 4: Samples of Professional’s Work

• At least 4 (Four) samples of photographs

• Briefly explain why you:

– RELATE or– APPRECIATE

your PROJECT…your PROJECT…• Ten Slides (One Photo Per)

– A regular digital book (ten professional quality pics)– Each picture should be part of a portfolio which:

• You would use to get a position in your chosen career OR• Show off your work completed in this position (pretend you

actually already have this job)

– All ten pictures should show unity and emphasis – All ten pictures must be related to the career – Use your professional to help guide you– Include your letter with your project and your

professional’s response – In class we will do a “mock interview and resume”