Pet and Wildlife Photography Morgan Shoemaker

Mark Holmes Photography -one day workshops and individual instruction UCSD -part of undergraduate degree in Visual Arts UCLA -part of undergraduate degree in art Palomar College -Associate Degree California College of the Arts -Bachelor’s Degree Brooks Institute -Bachelor of Fine Arts in Professional Photography -Master of Fine Arts in Photography California Institute of the Arts -Bachelor’s Degree -Master’s Degree Education Workshops cost about $ AA Degree costs about $2760 BA Degree costs up to $41600 (private) MA Degree costs up to $43400 (private) ________________________________ Many professional photographers are self-taught or just took a few classes to sharpen their skills. However, workshops, classes, and degrees would increase one’s knowledge of photography, improve one’s skills, and look good on a resumé or an advertisement for one’s photography business.

Pet Photography ●Camera ●Lens ●Tripod ●Flash ●Ringlight ●Memory Card ●Softbox ●Softbox Stand ●Umbrella with Stand ●Reflector with Stand ●Background ●Background Support ●Spare Batteries and Charger ●Filters ●Tables, Stools, and Boxes ●Bag Initial Investment: $ Equipment Wildlife Photography ●Camera ●Lens ●Tripod ●Monopod ●Flash ●Ringlight ●Memory Card ●Telephoto Lens ●Spare Batteries and Charger ●Filters ●Bag ●Watertight Case ●Rain Protection Initial Investment: $

Cost to Buy a Studio: $ Cost to Rent a Studio: $ per day $ per hour Studios

Rent -Cameras -Lenses -Tripods -Flashes -Studio Lights -Reflectors -Backgrounds Equipment Rental Vendors ●Keeble and Shuchat ●Tuttle Cameras ●LensPro ToGo ●Lumoid Renting equipment usually costs around half the price of buying equipment.

Smithsonian -staff photographer SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517 Suite 5060 Washington, DC US Fax: Dream Clients Cat Fancy -freelancers Photo Editor CAT FANCY P.O. Box 6050 Mission Viejo, CA or CAT FANCY 3 Burroughs Drive Irvine, CA National Geographic -freelancers Nature Conservancy -freelancers Audubon Magazine -freelancers Resumés and portfolios for National Geographic, Nature Conservancy, and Audubon are sent through an online application form on their websites.

Anyone conducting business in the City of Vista must have a business license. A new business owner will need to fill out a business license application.business license application If the business is being conducted out one’s home, a Home Occupation Permit is also required.Home Occupation Permit Once received by business license staff, the application is then forwarded to the City Development Services Center for zoning clearance and the appropriate fees are collected. A business license is issued 7 to 10 days later. Business Licenses

Geico, Nationwide, and Statefarm offer liability insurance of $1,000,000. Insurance Companies

Average Photographer: $40,500 Top End Photographer: $150,000 Average Freelancer: $41,000 Average Staff Photographer: $40,000 Salaries