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   4/25/09

   farangrakthai

   I think these days being a photographer,as a job, is tough.
   Not so long ago, you were the only ones being able to play with the pictures, in your dark laboratories.
   These days, most people having a computer can change a picture and make it whatever they want it to be, in few minutes.
   But it won't replace the eye. The eye for the good picture.
   Just that many eyes are on the internet...

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      4/25/09

      jjmezzio

      I think same thing goes for say, video editor.
      
      Nowadays in my country, you can find many people trying to sell wedding video editing service with a very cheap price. 50 bucks even. Just because they have computers, low end video editing software or pirate high end video editing software.
      
      So in a way it's affecting the 'real' and 'full time' video editors.
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      4/25/09

      travelingangela

      jjmezzio where you from?
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      4/25/09

      travelingangela

      That is true.. oh i hate the competition! there's a bunch of photographers in my town. I guess if I really want to get noticed as a photographer (or atleast get clients/job etc.) I really have to stand out from the crowd. I don't know if I'm capable of that :(.
      
      now i'm like thinking twice about going to photo school
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      4/26/09

      jjmezzio

      Malaysia here.
      
      I agree with Intarso on internship.
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   4/25/09

   travelingangela

   oh lol this is my blog addy www.travelingbalut.blogspot.com click photography let me know whatcha think about my photos.

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   4/25/09

   EntrepreneurNovice

   Try to take example on Darren
   www.problogger.net/about-problogger/

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   4/25/09

   jafabrit

   yes, it's hard. I mean most photographers are free lance, so getting hired in a job per se isn't easy (unless you work for a wedding photographer or a franchise family photo place).
   Here is a list I found.
   www.getphotographyjobs.com/
   
   I have a lot of friends who are extremely talented photographers (done the photography school with flying colours)who can't support themselves on it, so they work full time or part time in unrelated careers or jobs.
   
   Don't believe the promotional material from art schools and photography schools about getting a degree and finding a job. Getting a degree in art doesn't get you a job anymore than a degree in photography. Your portfolio and your ability are what get you the free lance jobs or commissions. So my advice is think carefully about spending oddles of dosh on photography school. If it is worth it technically, great, but don't be deluded into thinking it will land you a job.

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   4/25/09

   ArsenicCookies

   my photographer friends get an insane amount of work from www.modelmayhem.com/

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      4/25/09

      EntrepreneurNovice

      Funny
      www.modelmayhem.com/785115
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      4/25/09

      ArsenicCookies

      removed haha
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   4/25/09

   intarso

   In lieu of a long response, the short answer is - in general I would not recommend going to photography school. You will save money and be better equipped to run a business if you go to school for business and perhaps take a couple of photography courses.
   
   Assisting and interning with working professionals is one of the best ways to get your foot in the door.
   
   In regards to finding jobs as a photographer, there is no yes or no answer to whether it is difficult. It honestly depends. For someone just starting out, with little to no experience - it is nearly impossible.
   
   For someone who has worked around the world and shot for major companies, finding jobs is much easier.
   
   Like any other job, your earnings when you first start will be very low - it is not a job that you can expect to earn $50,000 a year to start. Photography is not a get rich quick career, and it can take many years and even decades to get to a point where you can command the highest rates.

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   4/26/09

   roentarre

   Photography in the commercial sense relies on versatility and marketing competence. It is a profession that needs to ingratiate the need of clients so it is quite slutty in a sense. Reputation and good words are the key to this job with ability to enter the relevant key circle.
   
   Photography schools normally teach the materials that are often basic stuff in the books. I would prefer to be an apprentice to get to know the key ingredients and necessary circles in the area of photography you want to specialise in. It is far more valuable to know the master's circle of friends and contacts instead

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