Photography is the science, art, application and practice of
creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation,
either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a
light-sensitive material such as photographic film.
Typically, a lens is used to focus the light reflected or
emitted from objects into a real image on the light-sensitive surface inside a
camera during a timed exposure. With an electronic image sensor, this produces
an electrical charge at each pixel, which is electronically processed and
stored in a digital image file for subsequent display or processing. The result
with photographic emulsion is an invisible latent image, which is later
chemically "developed" into a visible image, either negative or
positive depending on the purpose of the photographic material and the method
of processing. A negative image on film is traditionally used to
photographically create a positive image on a paper base, known as a print,
either by using an enlarger or by contact printing.
Photography is employed in many fields of science,
manufacturing (e.g., photolithography), and business, as well as its more
direct uses for art, film and video production, recreational purposes, hobby,
and mass communication.
Bachelor’s Degrees in Photography
A bachelor’s-level education for photography will give you more time to develop your portfolio, which is a critical part of being competitive in the job market. In addition, bachelor’s degree programs often provide a more varied curriculum and the opportunity to specialize. For instance, you might choose to emphasize business skills if your goal is to open a private studio; alternatively, if you plan to work in online media, specializing in digital photography can help. A 4-year degree also enables you to pursue a masters of photography in the future.
Some of the classes you’ll take may revolve around the following:- Commercial photography
- Digital photography
- Portraiture
- Black and white photography
- Color imaging
- Medium format and large format photography
- Combining conceptual elements with technical elements
- Arranging and understanding composition
- Using digital editing technology
- Setting up lighting
- Putting together a photography portfolio
- Using software and technology like Photoshop
- Understanding terminology
- Using different cameras, films and equipment
Master’s of Photography
If you’re planning to go all the way in your education for photography, you’ll want to think about getting a master’s of photography—either an MA (Master of Arts) or an MFA (Master of Fine Arts). A master’s of photography allows you to teach photography at the college level and increases your earning potential to boot. It also confers a bit more prestige to your résumé, telling potential employers that you have discipline and persistence as well as an advanced level of knowledge in the photography field.
Those who go on to earn a master’s might select a career in the following areas:- Academia, as a photography professor
- Commercial and industrial
- News and photojournalism
- Scientific research and study
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