Posted January 25, 2013 | Updated March 10, 2014
So you’ve finally decided to become a photographer? Great! However a successful career in the field of photography requires a good amount of training with camera formats, editing software and printing processes. With so many exciting things to learn you might be wondering which school is right for you. Luckily there are plenty of online and physical photography schools available to you. You want to be mindful of whether the program you’re attending offers certifications or degrees. Here’s a short list of the some of the best photography schools in the country that offer a bachelor’s degree:
Posted January 24, 2013 | Updated October 8, 2013
With the rising cost of tuition, it’s easy to second guess whether investing in your education is the right option for you. However, according to a recent study, degree holders still fare much better than their non-degree holding counterparts. Have you been entertaining the idea of earning your photography degree, but been bombarded by pessimistic friends, family, and articles on Google telling you that you don’t need to earn a degree in order to find a job as a photographer? With all of the uncertainty about the worth of a college degree floating around the internet, it’s easy to believe that earning your degree offers little incentive when it comes to gaining future employment and advancing your career. Luckily, you’ve stumbled upon this article that will help you understand why the common myth that a photography degree is unnecessary is putting hundreds of aspiring photographers like yourself at a serious disadvantage. Here’s the truth about a photography degree and future employment:
Posted January 24, 2013 | Updated October 8, 2013
If you have been researching about earning your photography degree it’s likely that you have come across numerous articles proclaiming a photography degree is a waste of your time and money. While these sites are in abundance, the reality is sure to shock you. Here is the truth behind three common misconceptions about earning your photography degree:
Posted January 23, 2013 | Updated October 8, 2013
You may have decided that life behind the lens is the one for you and are ready to pursue your photography degree. Whether you’ve decided to get your degree online or at a traditional physical campus, you’re still going to need to cover the cost of tuition and the various books and equipment you’ll need over the course of your college career. Once you figure out the actual costs of school, you might feel overwhelmed but not to worry. There are plenty of financial aid options available to students. Through a combination of federal grants and loans, private loans and scholarship opportunities, you’ll be one your way to the darkroom in no time, equipped with a camera and your photography degree.
Posted January 23, 2013 | Updated October 8, 2013
One of the most enriching fields of photography has to be photojournalism. Some of the most iconic pieces of photography come from the greatest minds of photojournalism. Alfred Eisenstaedt, photojournalism legend, may not be a popular name for most, but his image of an American sailor kissing a young woman in white will forever be etched in American history. An image of a woman weathered by life and her struggle remains one of the purest displays of emotion, and its photographer Margaret Bourke-White is considered one of the bravest photojournalists of our time.
Posted January 9, 2013 | Updated October 8, 2013
Amateur photography is wildly popular. There are more editing and free publishing options for photographers than ever, but there are negatives too. Social media/networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr are not only a means of communication between friends and family anymore. Each of these sites have also become hubs for images that have been shot, edited, and uploaded by its users. With the rise of social media/networking, we also see a rise in amateur photography. For photography degree students, this provides both a huge opportunity but also brings the possibility of harm.
Posted December 27, 2012 | Updated October 8, 2013
A photography degree will help you gain the knowledge and experience that is expected in the professional photography industry today. You will also be prepared to take on a number of different positions within the field of photography. This will give you the opportunity to focus on pursuing the career that truly interests you. If you choose to go to school for photography you will have the opportunity to focus on a specialized field or branch of photography of you’re choosing.
Posted October 2, 2012 | Updated October 8, 2013
In the past, it has been very difficult and time consuming for working professionals to attend college classes and earn their degrees to compete with the fresh batch of college graduates. This is even truer in the world of photography. Whether it is online photography schools or the on-campus programs, there are options available for the average photography student.
Posted October 2, 2012 | Updated October 8, 2013
Most photography requires a creative mind and the right moment. Photographers capture the beauty that the world has to offer and remind us why life is worth living. A photography degree can help both young and old photographers who want to advance themselves in their careers. A degree will help one specialize in certain fields and figure out in which niche they want pursue a professional career.
