Photography Job Openings
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The Stage Lighting - The Technicians Guide: An On-The-Job Reference Tool
This is a new, unique practical guide for teckiescovers all aspects of stage lighting, from equipment to lighting a performance...
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Mauretania Gets A Paint Job - 1933
"New lower price! Photo from The New York Times Photo Archives. Each exhibition-quality print meets the highest photographic standards and...
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As a high school junior, where can I find a photography-related job?
I am planning on studying photography in college and becoming a professional photographer, so I would like to get as much work experience in as possible now, both to develop as a photographer and to add to my resume. I live in Wexford (a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA) but I spend my summers in Chautauqua, NY, so if anyone knows of job openings in those areas specifically that's even better!
Look for an internship or a photographer's assistant position at a studio or publication (depending on the field in which you have interest). In the fall, ask at your career counselor's office about work experience internships. Shoot for your campus newspaper or yearbook to get your first clips. You could also call around yourself to different photographers and/or studios to see if they're willing to take you on as an assistant. Be prepared, though, to be paid solely in valuable life experience (ie- no $$$). Have your portfolio ready and show up at your local newspaper and ask the photo editor would be gracious enough to critique it for you (or set up an appointment to do so). If your clip book is good enough, maybe you could finagle an (unpaid) internship out of the experience. Or maybe they'd be willing to take you on as a stringer. Keep in mind that this is a very competitive industry and that positions in some organizations and publications are very coveted by many struggling (and talented) photographers. Learn as much as you can about your craft, keep shooting, don't let a few set-backs and no-thank-you's keep you down. If one studio or editor doesn't have a need for your talent, keep looking for one that does. Be persistant. Good luck.
