Career

Photography

Photography

 

Photography is both an art form and a means of capturing and preserving moments in time using a camera. It allows individuals to create images that convey a wide range of emotions, tell stories, document events, and explore creativity. Photographers use technical skills and creativity to capture pictures of humans, locations, scenic beauties, eatables, etc., with their camera. Photographers just like artists have wide variety of choices as far as subjects are concerned. The choices are varied, and diverse. From journalism to wildlife photography, fashion photography, photo portraits, still-life photography, and mood photography, there is a comprehensive list of options to choose from. There are endless career opportunities and specializations in this field. Several institutes offering courses that train people in photography and help them polish their skills. Talented professionals earn a lot as Photographer. 

Photography is a versatile and accessible medium that allows people to capture moments, express themselves artistically, and communicate messages visually. Whether practiced professionally or as a hobby, photography continues to evolve with advancements in technology, offering new opportunities for creativity and self-expression.

 

Role Desciption

 

Though in contemporary times each one of us carries a camera but all of us are not Photographers as it needs a lot of skills and technical knowledge to capture a photograph that speaks. Photographers use technical equipments and software to click quality photographs. In modern times expertise in digital cameras and photo-editing tools is required especially if it’s wedding shoots, or journalism. A photographer must have strong network to excel as a freelancer. Some individuals pursue photography as a profession, working as wedding photographers, portrait photographers, photojournalists, commercial photographers, and more. Professional photographers may specialize in one or more genres.

 

Eligibility

 

Route 110 + 2 in any Stream
 Bachelor of Science in Photography 
  M.Sc. in Photography 
Route 210 + 2 in any Stream
 Bachelor of Fine Arts Photography
 MFA in Photography
Route 310 + 2 in any Stream
 Graduation in any discipline for 3 years   
 PG Diploma  in Photography 
Route 410 + 2 in any Stream
 Certificate/ Diploma in Photography

 

Significant Statistics

 

  • Degree or a diploma is an eligibility to become a Photographer
  • Photographer possessing a degree or diploma is always believed to be an expert
  • Focus, good imagination and creativity is a must to excel in this field 

     

Pros/Cons

 

Pros

  • Opportunity to travel to take pictures 
  • Chance to meet and network with new faces
  • Flexible profession and individuals can work as freelancers 

 

Cons

  • Lot of competition in this field
  • Uniqueness is must 
  • A lot of patience, passion, hard work and innovation is required to excel.
     
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Scientific Photographer

Scientific Photographers are responsible for taking pictures of chemical and biological materials and they are involved in astronomic photography and astrophysics photography.

6.0LPA

Commercial Photographer

Commercial Photographs click pictures that are used in advertisements, marketing reports, pamphlets, etc.

6.0LPA

Newspaper Photographer

The Photographers that work with newspaper agencies are responsible for clicking photographs of everyday happening to be used in newspapers.

4.0LPA

Media and Press Photographer

Photographers in media and press are responsible for providing the very first clicks of the latest happenings for the viewers.

4.0LPA

Magazine Photographer

Photographer who works for the magazine earns pretty well and they are responsible for making articles attractive by adding catchy photographs in the magazines to get the readers engaged.

7.0LPA

Product Photographer

Photographers working with advertising agencies are responsible for providing excellent quality, catchy, and descriptive photographs that can tell a story about the product.

4.0LPA

Government Sector Photographer

Government departments like education, environment, wildlife, social welfare, etc., hire Photographers to cover daily events and adding captions to the featured photographs.

4.0LPA

Industrial Photographer

Industrial photographers are responsible for capturing the interiors, exteriors, staff members, events, products of a company for the advertising materials like pamphlets and yearly reports.

3.0LPA

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Career Path

Photography

3 Steps

Skills

Customer and personal service
sales and marketing
fine arts
originality
visualization
fluency of ideas

Recruitment Area

Film Industry ,

Fashion Industry ,

Forensic Department ,

Food Industry ,

Forest and Wildlife Department ,

Events and Functions ,

Journalism ,

Animation and Multimedia industry .

Recruiters

Zee Tv ,

ISRO ,

Star Entertainment ,

Sony TV ,

Ritu Kumar ,

Indian Express ,

Times Group ,

Indian Forest Department ,

National Geographic ,

Divya Vithika ,

Rings & Roses ,

Jewellry Chains .

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