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 Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 7:10 pm
I need suggestions on a few simple jobs that are anyhow related to photography? Example: Photo Clerk or Photo Specialist.
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:47 pm
userOO7 Any suggestions on a few simple jobs that are somehow related to photography? Example: Photo clerk or photo Specialist. Photo journalist is the only other one I can think of that is relatively "simple."
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:32 pm
Bleeding_Heart_Blooms userOO7 Any suggestions on a few simple jobs that are somehow related to photography? Example: Photo clerk or photo Specialist. Photo journalist is the only other one I can think of that is relatively "simple." I said "simple", as in no education required, so I can start working. I'm already taking courses on photography and journalism, on my way to becoming a photojounalist, so that's no help. But again, I said "simple".
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 2:59 pm
userOO7 Bleeding_Heart_Blooms userOO7 Any suggestions on a few simple jobs that are somehow related to photography? Example: Photo clerk or photo Specialist. Photo journalist is the only other one I can think of that is relatively "simple." I said "simple", as in no education required, so I can start working. I'm already taking courses on photography and journalism, on my way to becoming a photojounalist, so that's no help. But again, I said "simple". I know you simple. I should have been more clear, and am sorry about that. Depending on the newspaper, they let you take photos for them without an actual degree (ESPECIALLY school newspapers). Mine does this, so I know it's a possibility. As long as you have some examples that you can do the job, sometimes that is good enough. Obviously, sometimes they won't, or if they do, you do it for the experience and no pay. You never know until you ask, though. Photography studios inside department stores will let you take pictures with no degree, as well. Good luck!
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:29 pm
You can be a freelance photographer doing weddings and portraits or whatever interests you without a degree. Though I strongly suggest you build a portfolio with a pro before getting a business license and trying it on your own.
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Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 1:14 am
The Picture People will hire beginner photographers [minus for the Senior Photographer position] and sometimes people with no photography experience; they have a certain style of photography that they expect from their studios, so hiring people that they can easily mold into their style of photographers is what they aim for. Working there can sometimes stunt your creativity, and there were times when I noticed the Picture People's style reflecting in my work outside of the studio. You also aren't allowed to compete with them if you work for them, meaning you can't contract any freelance portrait work outside of the studio. I learned a lot while working there, and my co-workers were the best, but the customers treat you like you work in fast-food, not like you're an artist or a photographer. If you can handle customer service's worst, screaming toddlers, moody teenagers, and stubborn and rude moms and dads who think they know more about your job than you do, go for a job at a Picture People or some other mall studio. It's not the worst job, especially for a beginning photographer looking to get some experience, but you have to have a lot of patience, be able to take nonconstructive critique from your customers, and be able to work as a photographer at minimum wage. Personally I think any beginner can benefit from a job in a studio, just don't stay for too long.
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Fashionable Businesswoman
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:19 am
stock photography .. you just need to have a great portfolio minus the degree... you just have to be sure they will like your photos enough for an agency to offer to sell it to probable clients
having a good portfolio in flickr can give you a break. Getty Images is scanning around flickr portfolios for photos they deem worthy to included in their gallery. And they will offer the photographer to possibility to be a contributor minus the degree etc. It all comes down to the quality of your photos. The thing is they will contact you if they find an interest in your work.
But then again, having a great portfolio is always the best approach. Just shoot great photos and they will serve whatsoever purpose you want to pursue in the field.
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:28 pm
Stock photography. You just sign up for a site and produce images that can be professionally and commercially used.
Start your own business. I know several people who never went to school or got a degree. They went straight into the photography business.
The problem is that, unless you want to freelance and work for yourself, most employers who want photographers want to see a degree.
You could become a paparazzo.....but please don't....
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