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PHOTOGRAPHY DEGREE AND PROGRAMS

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ARTICLE | Photography In-Depth: You are one of the gifted people that see life differently through a photo lense. Perhaps a career in photography is a great way to put your talents to work. In fact, there are many different avenues you can take in professional photography, specializing in subjects such as buildings or landscapes for media purposes, or portrait photography with an emphasis on studio work. Learn more...

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The Art Institutes
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The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.

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Brooks Institute - Santa Barbara
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Brooks Institute is a world leader in visual arts education. Brooks' two campuses are located in Santa Barbara and Ventura, California.

Professional Photography

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Brown College
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Brown College can help you get into a career you'll love. Located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, Brown College is dedicated to providing quality Associate degree programs in Design, Broadcasting or Technology.

Digital Photography

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International Academy of Design & Technology
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Prepare for a creative career in design, technology or business at the International Academy of Design & Technology. Convenient campus locations across the United States.

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ARTICLE: Photography In-Depth

You are one of the gifted people that see life differently through a photo lense. Perhaps a career in photography is a great way to put your talents to work. In fact, there are many different avenues you can take in professional photography, specializing in subjects such as buildings or landscapes for media purposes, or portrait photography with an emphasis on studio work. With specialized software, digital photography is making editing a much more creative process, allowing you to enhance color, size, and accuracy in your work. With hundreds of avenues available in professional photography, finding the appropriate training and experience can land you a job behind the lens.

Developing Your Talent
Most entry-level positions within photojournalism or commercial photography require a college degree. In addition to a liberal arts education, you can take photography courses that will hone your basic knowledge in equipment and processes. Many campus-based programs also offer digital photography courses that will teach you the essentials in photographic technology. In addition to a strong academic base, you can also do a few things in your spare time that will help you in your photography career:

Subscribe to photographic newsletters
Join camera clubs
Seek summer or part-time employment in camera stores or photo studios

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U.S. Department of Labor Photographers

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