Photo Careers

$15,000 - $64,000 Average $36,000 per year Portrait Photographer • Portrait photography is one of the photography careers with the largest customer demand. This is because of the incredibly broad diversity and types of imagery it includes. • From school photos, seniors, babies, and corporate headshots to families, couples, sports memory mates, and even pet photography, the number of potential gigs for a portrait photographer is nearly endless. Many portrait photographers also do weddings. • In order to build a successful career as a portrait photographer, you’ll need to develop strong interpersonal skills. Most of the people you photograph are likely to be camera shy, so your charisma will be just as important as your technical skills. • Most of your gigs will come from referrals, so you’ll need to learn how to negotiate with clients and ensure they’re always happy with the results. You’ll also need to stay on top of current trends.