Do you want to be a professional photographer and could use a little career advice?
"Taking Your Shot; The Ultimate Photographer's Career Guide" will help you find your true path. Click here. (A print version is in the works - stay tuned for more information.)
ABOUT THE BOOK: Visual imagery plays an ever-greater role in all aspects of communication, social media, and product/service marketing. Yet people interested in photography face the difficult challenge of identifying photo specialties that are right for them among the many segments of this varied profession, as well as discerning where and how proper training can be acquired.
Taking Your Shot — The Ultimate Photographer’s Career Guide, offers vital insight students need to set their learning paths and make a good start in this highly competitive field. It is not a how-to book on the technical aspects of cameras and picture-taking (though it does contain certain technical references). Rather, it’s a practical career guide that discusses how to obtain solid academic and artistic preparation; offers an insider’s view on entering the profession; and lays out realistic steps for establishing a photo business and maintaining a durable career.
Along with Judith's advice you can read and listen to interviews with many types of professional photographers and photography students, fill out an aptitude questionnaire, look through the listing of resources (schools, vendors, trade magazines, etc.), and much more.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
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CHAPTER 1 Basic Career Advice
CHAPTER 2 Photography Careers
CHAPTER 3 Do you have the aptitude and personality to be a professional photographer?
CHAPTER 4 Education & Training
CHAPTER 5 How to Be a Successful Photo Student
CHAPTER 6 Gender, Race, and Other Sensitive Topics
CHAPTER 7 Who employs photographers and how much money can I make?
CHAPTER 8 How do I price my work?
CHAPTER 9 What are the monetary demands? How much money is needed to complete school and have a successful business career?
CHAPTER 10 Transitioning From Student to Professional
CHAPTER 11 Do you have the ability to be a professional photographer?
CHAPTER 12 Sustaining a Career in Photography
APPENDIX 1 Aptitude Questionnaire
APPENDIX 2 Tips & Resources
RESOURCES
SPECIFICATIONS:
345 Pages
150 Color Photos
Digital Version - ISBN: 978-0-9969362-5-5