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A person who takes photograph as profession and his role is to work with clients to discuss the photos they require and how they want to use them, working in different locations and circumstances to get the right photos,  arranging still life objects, products, scenes, props and backgrounds, managing the processing and use of photos, discussing technical problems, checking for quality and dealing with clients’ concerns, compiling finished products for sale, such as albums and framed prints.

This article cover topics such as details about professional photography courses, eligibility criteria and career prospects.

Professional courses in photography cover subjects such as cameras use, angles, computer graphics, image editing, lighting, lenses, software editing, digital photography and exposure.

This profession is suitable for those who are creative and passionate about photography. These abilities will assist one in this area to perform better.

A photographer’s work is simultaneously interesting and creative. This profession has developed over time and important  changes have occurred. A photographer can operate for setups like NEWS articles, magazines, websites, businesses etc. separately or as a personnel photographer.

Course

Bachelor’s degree courses( 3 years)

• BA Photography
• BA Visual Arts and Photography BFA Photography
• B.Sc. Photography and Video Visual Production
• B.Sc. in Photography and Cinematography

Diploma courses ( 1-3 years)

• Diploma in Digital Photography
• PG Diploma in Photography
• Diploma in Fashion Photography
• Diploma in Professional Photojournalism
• Diploma in Photography and Cinematography
• Diploma in Advertising and Commercial Photography
• Diploma in Photography and Digital Imaging
• Diploma in Digital Cinematography
• Diploma in Digital Photography

Certificate courses ( 3-6 months)

• Digital Photography
• Fashion and People Photography
• Commercial Photography
• Photography and Image Editing

Eligibility Criteria –

10+2 pass (any stream- Science, Commerce or Arts) from a recognized board. Students who satisfy this criteria are eligible to pursue these courses. Note: Few institutes also accept 10th passed students.

Apart from the course formats listed above, you can also attend photography workshops to learn fresh abilities and learn more about digital photography, machinery and picture editing!

Skills

To thrive in photography, it is necessary to have a set of qualities and skills.

• Passion for photography
• Creativity
• Will to travel and work at odd timings
• Patience
• Concentration
• Technical expertise
• Computer and software skills
• Communication skills

Career Prospect And Job Opportunities

A professional photographer can work independently or under someone else’s supervision. A photographer could do any  of the many roles on the basis of specialization, like-

• Fashion Photography
• Fashion and People Photography
• Product Photography
• Business & Industrial Photography
• Nature and Landscape Photography
• Wildlife Photography
• Sports Photography
• Event Photography
• Fine Art Photography
• Automobile Photography

Based on one’s interests, using courses mentioned above, one may specialize in any of the above-mentioned fields or can work as a freelancer as well.

Opening up own Photo Studio is another great work chance before photographers.

Salary

Salary relies on a photographer’s role (freelancer, photographer of employees, expertise, etc.). Between  10 K -25 K Rupees could be an average starting salary for a personnel photographer. Salary may differ depending on the specialization.