Black+and+White+Photography

= Black And White Photography﻿ =

﻿﻿What is it?
====- Photographers produce and preserve images that paint a picture, tell a story, or record an event. To create commercial-quality photographs, photographers need both technical expertise and creativity. Producing a successful picture requires choosing and presenting a subject to achieve a particular effect, and selecting the appropriate equipment. ====

====**Vision** – To succeed in a photography job, you need vision—artistic vision. Clients will hire you for your personal perspective, your unique style and your ability to use those things to communicate their message. Your creativity and style can set you apart from the competition in this field. ==== ====**Communication** – Client relationships are very important in a photography career, especially for those who run their own business or freelance, so good communication skills are essential. You'll need to work with clients to make sure you understand what they want and need. You'll also need to be able to express your own ideas clearly and effectively, especially if your project requires you to direct others in order to get the perfect shot. ==== ====**Technical Skills** – Photography jobs have always required a certain level of technical skill in order to operate photography equipment to the best effect. As digital photography technology plays an increasingly important role (from picture-taking to the editing process), technical skill becomes even more crucial. ==== ====**Business Skills** – Whether you freelance or have your own photography business, you'll need to be able to run the administrative end of the business. You'll need to handle things like pricing, accounts payable and receivable, and marketing. ==== **Salary:** 

====- Median annual earnings of salaried photographers were $26,080 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $18,380 and $37,370. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $15,000, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $54,180. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of salaried photographers were $32,800 for newspapers and periodicals and $23,100 for other professional, scientific, and technical services. ====

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 Entry-level positions in photojournalism or in industrial or scientific photography generally require a college degree in photography or in a field related to the industry in which the photographer seeks employment. Freelance and portrait photographers need technical proficiency, gained through either a degree program, vocational training, or extensive photography experience. =====