Personal Statement: Pursuing A Career In Photography

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Tyra Joy
Miss Murphy
Language Arts 11
05 April 2018
Photography
My interests for photography has grown over the years. I find nature very beautiful but some things of nature are more than very beautiful. Nature is my mother, just me as an individual, I take care of it when I can. I, myself, can catch good times with the camera on my phone, or an actual camera. My photos turn out ok, but not good and not all the time, to me. I know that being a professional photographer, it can be hard unless you've got the money. If you choose to become a photographer with your own business, you are going to have more responsibilities. You are going to have stuff like having to advertise, scheduling appointments, setting and adjusting the equipment. …show more content…

There are many photographers that complete relevant post-secondary coursework or hold a degree. It also all just depends on the individuals goals. You need good technical abilities, knowledge of equipment and rocational training or associates degree might suffice for some spots at the outset of a career. You also might want a Bachelor of Arts in Photography because it provides more options for a career and for advancement. Bachelor degrees typically include art, business, marketing, etc. The US photographer median salary is $34,070 per year. The salaries start from $19,110 up to $76,220. The top 10% of workers in terms of every year income made more than $65,510. The bottom percent earned less than $17,450. In that case, 80% of all photographers had incomes within the amount of $20,270-$65,510 a year. That range of amount is what a photographer can expect. The employment is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations. The photographers can expect a competition with others just because the work is an eye-catcher to many. The number of people wanting in as a photographer in commercial and news, is greater than the number of openings. The photographers with a job that has good salary are more likely to get and be in a job of operating a business and to be among the most …show more content…

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Career Research Paper Rubric:

Introduction (Did you describe your talents and interests. (How does my chosen career suit my skills?) 5/5 pts.

Body Paragraphs:
Did you discuss career facts? A description of the job, working conditions, training requirements, earning potential, etc. 10/10 pts.

Conclusion:
Did you look at the advantages and disadvantages of the possible career. 4/5 pts.

Did you edit your paper, use correct format, etc. 2/4 pts.

Did you cite your sources (at least three) 5/6 pts.

Total 26/30 pts.

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