Photographer
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Photographers use their camera skills to preserve images for their beauty alone or as records of objects or events. Photographers often specialize in one area, such as:
- Commercial and industrial photography
- Fine art photography
- News photography
- Portrait photography
- Scientific photography
The word "photography" comes from the French word "photographie," the origin of which is a Greek phrase meaning "drawing with light." The first photographers developed their images on glass plates. Photographic film replaced plates in the 1880s (heard of George Eastman and his Kodak cameras?) and in the 21st century, many cameras contain mini-computer disks for capturing electronic -- or digital -- rather than film pictures. Although many "old-school" photographers will not be parted from their film, digital photography has created a new revolution in the art.
A photographer can find work in a variety of industries ranging from advertising to weddings. If you want to work in photojournalism or industrial/scientific photography, you need a bachelor's degree. Other photography occupations require vocational training or solid work experience. Over half of all photographers are self-employed. Salaried photographers make about $26,000 per year.
Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition; Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.
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