Photography

[td_block_text_with_title custom_title=”SUMMARY” header_color=”#e88f1b” separator=”” tdc_css=””]Traveling the world with a camera in hand seems to be the “in” thing these days. Photography is an exceptional medium of self-expression; more and more people are converting their hobby into profession. Some are born with a vision but some learn to create a vision. Photography as a career has endless opportunities and endless specialization. Starting from wildlife photography going up to war photography. Photography as a field gives you a lot of flexibility. Earlier there were self-learned photographers, now the time has changed and institutes have come up that train people, and where you can gain knowledge and polish your skills in Photography. Although this field takes time to be recognized, but if you are talented then be sure to be paid heftily.[/td_block_text_with_title][td_block_text_with_title custom_title=”WHAT ALL CAN I DO?” header_color=”#e88f1b”][/td_block_text_with_title]

Newspaper

Photographers can be appointed in various newspaper agencies for the coverage of the daily events.

Media and Press

The Role of photographers are important in media and press to provide the viewers with first- hand information.

Magazines

Pictures says a thousand word. Photographers are heftily paid to work for Magazines. A simple article may not attract much attention, as much as article with catchy photograph would, thus making it attracting and engaging for the audience.

Advertising Agencies

An advertising agencies, is a lot dependent on a photographer. No matter how good a product is, but if it is unable to create a impact, then it’s of no use. The sole purpose of a photographer in an advertising agency is to provide photographs that are high quality, attractive that illustrates and tells a story about product.

Government Agencies

Photographers in government agencies are recruited on a regular pay scale. They are required to capture the daily event and also for making photo captioning and photo featuring. These may include different departments such as environment, education, wildlife, weather etc.

Industrial Houses

An industrial photographer plays a major role in creating a pleasant image of a company. captures the interiors, exteriors, merchandise, machines, workers, events etc of the firm or the company for its brochures and annual reports. Hence, a photographer plays an important role in making the firm or the company look good and efficient.

Fashion Houses

People who want to make career in a glamour industry can opt for fashion photography. Their work involves taking picture of models, clothing, style which may further be featured in fashion journals, magazines, newspapers etc.

Stock Photography Companies

Photographers often have collection of promising photographs, which can be used by other companies. Such a company helps in selling and marketing of their photographs in return for a percentage of sales.

Websites

Photographers can work for various websites which not only enhances the outlook of the website but also helps in communication with its users.

Law enforcement agencies

A very crucial role is played by photographers in this sector. Photographers provide visual evidences to various cases and crime scenes. For this a photographer will have to be an active part difficult and dangerous events. Such agencies include police, investigation bureau, detective agencies etc,

Scientific photographers

In this type of photography, person specialise in areas like astronomic photography, astrophysics photography, photography of chemical and biological materials, specimen, etc. You will photograph laboratory experiments, etc.

Commercial Photographers

This type of photography involves taking pictures of merchandise, buildings, machinery, fashion, livestock, and groups of people to be used in advertisements, marketing reports, brochures, catalogues and postcards etc.

Nature, Wildlife and War Photographer

If the persons specialised in photography are green at heart, this is it. Here, they can capture animals in their natural habitat. Sub-marine or underwater photography is another branch of this stream. War Photography is another domain where talented photographers are required.

Film Photographers

Photographers will shoot feature films, advertising films, documentaries, etc.

Video Photographers

Photographers will shoot moving films with a video camera. Their subjects can be anything from a marriage ceremony to a 16-mm film.

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Stream Graduation After Graduation After Post Graduation
Path 1
Clear Class XII in Any stream Pursue B.Sc. in Photography / BFA for 3 years PG Diploma / M.Sc. in Photography for 1-2 years
Path 2
Clear Class XII in Any stream Pursue Diploma/ Certification for 1-2 Years
Path 3
Clear Class XII in Any stream Pursue Graduation in any discipline for 3 years PG Diploma / M.Sc. in Photography for 1-2 years

Important Facts

A successful career in photography doesn’t call for a degree or diploma in the subject. All you need is a strong sense of aesthetics and creativity and loads of focus. You should go the extra nine yards to make your work a satisfying experience for your clients.
However it is strongly recommended that one pursues a course or diploma in photography.

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  • Capture precious and crucial moments in the camera for professional purposes
  • Use different cameras and related equipments to click pictures of best quality
  • Develop concept and ideas through skilled photography
  • Make portfolios for actors, models, celebrities and or even for the self
  • Work as professional photographer in events like weddings, parties and other gatherings
  • Click pictures of evidences, crime scenes, areas of accidents and investigation to provide an important input to legal cases
  • Provide attractive images to magazines and books to captivate the readers
  • Work in studios to click and develop photographs of different kinds

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