The photographer

His job

photographer of fashion or reportage in studio or independent... Beyond the snapshot of the pro surrounded by beautiful dummies or soldiers armed to the teeth, the job of photographer includes multiple facets. Depending on the chosen route, it exercises Pro-fessions different.
The path will be more easy for those who are moving toward photo labs, from which emanates the majority of offers of employment. Developments, prints, the profession is sedentary. In store, the sale and the commercial relationship with the customer become, of course, capitals, even if the photographer also conducts portraits, pictures of wedding...
In the sectors of the fashion, of the pub or reportage, spaces are often more rare and number of photographers work in free-lance. The best installed respond to commands, but most must make the turn of potential customers, and learn how to sell and maintain the good relations! Today, it advises rather to photographers in grass to learn the techniques of the profession in a school recognized by the profession. But the experience gained in solo or, better, as assistant to a photographer already installed, remains an essential criterion to make a place in a middle rather closed.

The training

recommended Trays es , the , S , TSI2D , STL , trays Pro .
Even if the self-taught still have their place in this business, it is better today to its weapons in a school recognized by the profession. Many tracks allow you to prepare for the profession, the BTS to tray 5. But attention, some private schools do not issue necessarily accredited degrees!

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In STS
the BTS photograph is address to the Graduates of the section s and focuses on the technique (shooting or lab), management, law, communication...

In schools

• the ole Nationale Supieure Louis-Lumie, photo section is accessible on competition after a Tray 2. The training lasts three years.
• The National School of Photography of Arles is accessible on competition to tray 2. The curriculum lasts three years.

At the University
The Masters pro Arts reference photography.