Photography CareersAlison Adkins

Sports Photography Branch of

photojournalism Vernacular photography Editorial purposes

Newspapers, magazines, advertisement

Difficulties depend on sport

Found everywhere Job popularity: Expected

to grow

Sports Photography Equipment

Digital Single Lens Reflex camera (DSLR)

High shutter speeds Interchangeable

lenses with 50mm Can be zoomed to

300mm Monopod/tripod Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Nikon D4

Sports Photography Technique

Location, location, location VIP spots Distance

Shutter speed Shutter priority

mode/manual High ISO speed Photos in burst mode Out of focus

background to isolate subject

Sports Photography Average salary: $24,000 Education

Bachelor degree in photography or journalism

1 year intensive certificate program

Associates degree to learn technical skills and business knowledge Coursework History of photography

Forensic Photography Forensic imaging/crime

scene photography Reproducing

crime/accident scenes with photography

Evidence collecting, court aid

Photos of victims Objects/Places

involved with crimes Car crashes

Job popularity: Grow 12%

Forensic Photography Equipment

Camera Filters Electronic flashes Lenses Tripod Measuring Device Gray card

Forensic Photography Technique

Lighting Shutter speeds Camera mechanics Digital imaging Use of color Fingerprinting

Forensic Photography Average salary: $62,000 Education

High School Education Photography,

processing and forensics courses

Degree Photojournalism,

scientific/commercial photography

Wildlife Photography Publications of animals,

plants and environments

Convey larger picture of wild

Messages through photos

Freelance or hired Challenges/risks vary

Wildlife Photography Equipment

DSLR Lenses

Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom

Tripod Tripod Head Filters

Wildlife Photography Technique

Manual focus Fast shutter speed Understand

environment Respect Minimal impact

Wildlife Photography Average salary: $41,000 Education

College Degree On-the-job Training Workshops

Not required for freelance photographers

Understanding of cultural context, geography, history, customs

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