1. Photography Just Picture It!.

2. Skills “Good-eye” Imagination Creativity Hand-eye Coordination Works well with others Patient Detail Oriented The ability to help people relax in front of the camera

3. Training and Schooling A college degree in Photography or a field related to the industry May start out as assistants to experienced photographers Assistants acquire the knowledge needed to be a successful photographer and also learn other skills necessary to run their own photography business

4. Duties and Responsibilities To prepare a business plan Submit bids Write contracts Keep financial records Market their work Hire models, if needed Get permission to shoot on locations that normally are not open to the public Obtain releases to use photographs of people License and price photographs Secure copyright protection for their work

5. Average Salary Median average--$26,080 Middle 50 percent -- $18,380 and $37,370 Lowest 10 percent—less than $15,000 Highest 10 percent –more than $54,180

6. Where would you find this occupation? Anywhere and everywhere! Go where ever your imagination takes you!!!

7. Name of School Brooks Institute is designed for anyone who aspires to a career in photography Brooks' educational philosophy of “learning by doing” can provide you with the artistic, technical, and business expertise needed to succeed Classes are taught by world leaders in professional photographic design

8. Department Within the School Professional Photography Professional Photography Program at Brooks Institute is designed to teach students the skills and talents required for a rewarding professional photographic career

9. Location Beautiful locations in Santa Barbara and Ventura, California Brooks Institute of Photography 801 Alston Road, Santa Barbara CA 93108

10. Admission Requirements Demanding school where standards of excellence are the norm Students have the opportunity to gain the academic, artistic, business and technical expertise needed for achievement and success They take the time to interview and get to know each person who applies to their college Those selected for admissions to Brooks demonstrate a strong passion for their industry of choice, a willingness to make sacrifices to achieve their dreams, and the courage to take the action needed to turn their dreams into reality

11. Do you want to be a Photographer? By: Megan C.