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- An editorial photographer clicks photos for stories and articles, whereas an advertising photographer clicks snaps of the products and services which are to be promoted through the print media. He or she simply has to capture precise shots that would make the product look more attractive to the target audience .
- Duties: Creates the overall look of photographs in books, back of magazines, periodicals, and Web sites; chooses photographers, assigns projects, reviews photographs, requests adjustments, selects final photos, and makes sure deadlines are met and invoices paid
- Employers hiring photographers often look for individuals who are creative and have imagination and a good idea along with a thorough technical knowledge of photography. Most entry-level photographers in editorial photography
- A photographer earns an average salary of $25,000 per year. Photographers who work for periodicals or newspapers may expect an annual salary of $32,000
- education requirement bachelors in editorial photography
Production Artist
a person who assist the graphic designers, normally stay up to edit
necessary skills know how to check sizes, know differences between color modes
4 years in college take a graphic design class in college can be hired to work on the schools newspaper
Graphic Designer
create visual solutions in communication problems in effective way
they usually work with publications, magazines
create able to communicate virtually
bachelors degree
1 year working experience usually get jobs in advertising; salary 32,000-56,000
Art Director
comes up with the traditional concepts for everything, usually billboards or ads
design the covers ; skills excellent judgement ; creativity ; 4 years bachelors degree
salary 82,000-150,000
bill skills in electives ; commercial art etc .
Illustrator
combine art , design, and creative skills to develop ideas and produce visual images for a wide range of products
salary 14,000-19,000
bill skills in high school or college workshop
bachelors degree
Web Design
responsible for creating the looks of the website for the client
necessary skills recommend background in fine arts or graphics
use graphic applications
college 4 years bachelors degree in advanced graphic design etc .
salary 46,000
jobs you can work on school websites
Package Design
design and developing manufactured products using graphic techniques and methods
using shapes to draw attention to the piece
bachelors degree
average salary is 62,000
Comic Book Artist
help bring comic to life from author writes
skills are really required but completion degree from an art school
help if you worked on the schools website or newspaper
$100 - 200 a page
some bigger companies make 40,000-50,000 a year
Computer Animation
create three-dimensional renderings of given objects and sometimes give them motion
degree isn't required as long as you know how to use software
associates degree
story telling etc
salary around 40,000
physics, geometry, and art classes
Publication Design
someone who handles the books of publications such as , newspapers and magazines
build ads and graphics
skills communication and knowledge
bachelors degree
salary 30,000-65,000
Freelance Designer
independent contractor
good organization, patience, and discipline, self motivated
don't have to go to college but having a bachelors helps
teach you to be more patient , teach you to bring the best out of your work
starting salary 32,000-57,000
practice come up with an idea in your head & have a software put it out there and create your own project
Story Board Artist
visualize scenarios prospective in advertising story boards
artistic skills
know how to communicate within their designs
free lancing
don't need bachelors but recommended if hired at jobs
salary 30,000
generally ustable since its a competitive field
AIGA
organization of people trying to inform and to support designers
have to have experience for more than 40 years
American Institution of Graphic Designs
PIAG
support the graphic art, exist to educate the public about the art
fill out a sheet with your information & submit to them if you want to become a member
SPD ( Society of publication design)
support publication design such as, magazine designers, newspaper designers etc .
help support the industry make sure it'll stay around
Copy Writer
generate words to accompany advertising visuals
write the words for the advertisements
knowledge of technology, a history of typography and layout
average salary 40,000 but you can earn more if your at the top of what you do
companies will hire if you have 3-5 years of experience
Portrait Photography
take pictures of individuals in groups
you have to be able to multitask
good with technology, camera and computers
teach photography or open your own studio
can also get money to take pictures at events
average salary 31,000
Documentary Photography
produce truthful, objective, and usually candid photography
choose a story, curious, fast taker
bachelors degree in photo design
average salary 39,000
5 years or more as a photographer
Advertising photographer
take pictures of various subjects for promotion
technical skills for equipment
work with flim or digital media
need creative or marketing skills
work will show up in magazines
salary 50,000
in high school you can take photography classes, design classes
Fashion Photography
picture of fashion
capture and set a certain mood, management, personal skills
degree can be in professional technology
camera experience
salary 50,000 - 100,000
PPA( Professional Photographers of America)
founded in 1869
use online database to refer photographers for people
background checks
cost money per month to advertise them by using education and resources
APA( American Photographic Artist)
an organization
really good to join help find other jobs
you can sign up as a student for $500
NAPP( National Association of Photoshop Professionals)
create designs that are market leading to certain audiences
represent photographers
utilize Photoshop for their designs
to join you need advertisement working experience
NPPA( National Association of Press Photography)
the earth is the studio
help you achieve more in press photography
contest and competitions
Photo Journalism
responsible for clear images to represent a story
steady hand for holding the camera
salary 18,000 - 40,000
internships, nice portfolio when looking for jobs
bachelors degree in art
Creative Director
determines the best ways for a company
orientented
pitch designs to clients and know what the client wants
manage more than one project
skills have to be able to use print and web design
have to tell a story through your design
undergrduate degree in fine arts
4 years of experience
average salary 130,000
