Getting Experience Photography Job
Homework and a full course load are not a reason to give up the idea of getting a separate job as a photographer. Both work and study can be combined into a series of experiences that complement and reinforce each other. Take your camera to work on campus. You may be paid to take photos for a spring college dance group show, become a photojournalist for the school newspaper, or work part-time in a darkroom after school. An aspiring photographer always has the opportunity to gain experience in the workplace. Perhaps classmates ask you to photograph their work for their portfolio, for example, or the photography instructor you are reviewing is looking for an assistant. Many jobs that hire photographers…continue reading →