Creative Careers in Photography: Making a LIving With or Without a Camera [Paperback]

Michal Heron (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2006

Find the right job in photography



For anyone who loves working with photographs, here is a comprehensive guide to turning that passion into a career. Author Michal Heron, a veteran photographer, reveals the full range of possibilities, from shooting pictures to jobs that don’t even require a camera. Corporate settings, editorial, media/audio-visual, fine arts, buying and selling, support services, set and location services, computer imaging, gallery and museum, teaching, writing, and many other career choices are presented. Readers will learn to assess their motivations, pinpoint their favorite areas of photography, explore lifestyle choices, understand required skills, and ultimately find the area of the industry that best matches their talents and their goals. Extra resources include listings for photography schools and professional organizations. Anyone looking for that perfect niche in the rich and rewarding photographic field will need this comprehensive book.




• Examines dozens of career possibilities—many that don't require a camera

• Self-assessment tools to pinpoint the perfect job, plus school and organization listings

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About the Author

Michal Heron has been a freelance photographer for more than thirty years. She currently works on assignment for a variety of publishing and corporate clients as well as stock photo agencies. She lives in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Allworth Press (December 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581154690
• ISBN-13: 978-1581154696
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #803,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For any aspiring photographer, June 9, 2007

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This review is from: Creative Careers in Photography: Making a LIving With or Without a Camera (Paperback)

Career opportunities and challenges in all areas of the photo industry are presented for any aspiring photographer who would turn a passion into a paycheck in Creative Careers in Photography: Making a Living With or Without a Camera. All kinds of photography careers are considered here, from architectural photographer and art dealer to photo researcher, curator, and college professor. Students who love photography will be avid patrons of libraries who stock this practical guide to a photography career both behind and beside the camera.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Information, January 10, 2008

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This review is from: Creative Careers in Photography: Making a LIving With or Without a Camera (Paperback)

I purchased this as a gift for my sister. I was impressed with amount of information this book offers about all different areas of photography. It is well-organized and thorough. My sister enjoys it.