Photographer
Photographer Job Description
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Photographer Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Photographer is $35561 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $84462. The lowest salary reported was $18697. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Photographer is $17.68 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $42. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $9.3. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Photographer are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $3 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Photographer. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $24,822 – $107,659
Colorado – $36,000 – $50,028
Georgia – $15,101 – $49,665
Minnesota – $24,328 – $59,607
New York – $21,958 – $73,404
Texas – $20,203 – $66,204
Virginia – $29,500 – $51,379
These are the highest paying cities for a Photographer. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Los Angeles, California –
New York, New York –
Minneapolis, Minnesota –
Atlanta, Georgia –
Denver, Colorado –
San Francisco, California –
Boston, Massachusetts –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Photographer from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $35561 while in 2007 it was just $32978.65
Requirements
To become a photographer, you might want to take some college classes. They are not necessary though. You can read and study on your own to get the knowledge to become a photographer. The main necessity is to come up with an amazing portfolio. You want to be able to share your shots with the world. Try and have a diverse group of pictures to show people, so that they know you are good at what you do.
Experience will come with time. To start off as a photographer, find the best camera for your style of picture taking. You might want to use a camera that can take moving action shots or one that is better for still shots. If you are interested in underwater photography, then it goes without saying that you need a camera that is waterproof. You might have to try out several different cameras until you find the one that suits your style, but once you do you will love the pictures that you can create.
If there is a photography club in your area, then think about joining it. You should meet and mingle with other professionals in your field. It can never hurt to learn from others that are more experienced than you. Be sure and share your knowledge with others that are just starting out in this field too. Professionals are not going to turn their client lists over to other photographers, but you will be surprised at the information you can learn from seasoned photographers.
To be a good photographer, you must have a good eye for detail. The smallest detail can make or break a picture. The lighting must be perfect. The angle must be just right. You have to learn the best lens to use for your camera. There are many different things that must come together perfectly to create an amazing picture. You should practice as much as possible and learn from each shot that you take. If you enjoy being a photographer, then let your creativity flow. You can make a good living this way.
Job Outlook
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 50% of Photographers were males while 50% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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