Kummer_Career


 * 1) __Post 3 images that illustrate the type of work done in this career field and explain how each illustrates the career. __



1.__Explain the career or (careers) you are considering for this project. What does a person do for this job? __ The type of career I am looking to do is self promote for photography through business cards. I’m passionate about photography so why not incorporate my pictures in the overall work. Photographers capture life changing moments with the simple click of a button. Or photographer have a wide variety and range of inspiring photos to be shot, some can be industrial, others modern and even some outside the box.

Although photography can be simple and just a click of a button, there is more behind that click. Sometimes the simplest of pictures are truly complex. Photographers need to have certain skills – they need to know the basics of what attracts the eye to photos and basic guidelines. From there they can place their own spin on the photo. One person might even be better than another judged from the amount of time they have been taking photos. A person will get better and achieve greater picture quality from experience. Yet anybody can try photographer because it is a self taught process – or so it was for me.
 * 1) __What kind of skills or talents are required for this career? __

While photography classes are available at many 2-year institutions, a bachelor's degree in photography provides the most comprehensive training for someone who is serious about this profession. A Bachelor of Arts in Photography provides more options for a career and for advancement. Also having a polished portfolio will help show your artistic abilities to future employers. There are plenty of art institute’s around, however one I have been looking at is Loyola University in Chicago. Loyola University offers the students a chance to study abroad in Rome to truly take in the wonderful arts in Europe.
 * 1) __What schooling is required? Where do they have this sort of program? 2 year, 4 year, tech school, (liberal arts) college, specialized (art school)? __

On average a photographer will make $55,000 per year. However photographers can make an additional $1,000-$2,000 on tips from happy customers. Also depending on if you belong to a studio, great benefits like the 401k are included. However this price can differentiate in the type of photography that is preformed and how experience the individual is. For instance a person first starting their career in this industry will not make as much compared to a person working for 20 years.
 * 1) __What kind of salary can you expect in this field? Starting? Mid-Career? __

To get started in photography, a portfolio and internship are not required, yet they help greatly. Having experiences with internships teach you new skills to develop and provide great recommendations from that employer. Also from working with that individual you might have secured yourself a permanent spot in their company. While creating a unique portfolio will show just exactly what you are capable of doing with your photography skills.
 * 1) __How do you get started? Do you have to have a portfolio or internship or both or??? __

A typical day in the arts world would be divine. Your job is to take either beautiful snapshots to add to your portfolio, or take professional photos for certain events. I would want to take professional photographs that range from weddings, birthdays or even family gatherings. However if I did want to incorporate my love for writing and traveling, I could travel the world taking photos of places I’ve been and write reviews based off of my experiences. Luckily I still am young and have time to decide where my passion for photography will affect my future career.
 * 1) __What will a typical day be like in this field? __

For my self-promotional piece I plan on taking photographs that demonstrate my personal spin and view on everyday life, while perhaps combining it onto a simple business card that gets my message across. I might even decide to go more outside the box and create an art piece that shows my love for art in general.
 * 1) __What do you plan to do for your self-promotional piece? __

My idea is incorporating my photography skills into an easy and simple mail able product that will promote my business. But I will also be adding a flare and not just another spam mail, it will be eye popping. And it has to be in order to stand out from the rest.
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 * 1) __<span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif';">List resources you used for research during this part of the project. Make sure they are active links. Google and other search engines are not resources. __