Fashion Photography As A Career

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Average Salary:
$37,000/year.

Work Environment:
Photography studios, The Runway, Darkrooms, auditions.

Recommended Entry Level Education:
Online photography course and Associate’s degree recommended.

Job description:
Fashion photographers are generally responsible for creating a specific aesthetic that matches the brand of the product or service. Fashion photographers work in a a of settings in metropolitan areas such as Manhattan or Paris. Producing visually provocative ads and photo spreads requires close attention to detail, especially when it comes to color palate, costume design, and model direction.

If you're into fashion trends and enjoy creative, free art forms fashion photography might be for you. Fashion photography is a good fit for those who value self-expression as opposed to following strict specifications, as in industrial photography.

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