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Earning a Photography Certificate allows people, who are interested in photography but not exactly sure where to get started, to learn more about the industry whether as a hobby or a professional occupation. Students often take Photography Certificate coursework to build upon some working knowledge of photography or to augment their careers through additional information about commercial photography. It is an intense program that promotes education in studio and commercial lighting, color management, image archiving, composition, photography software, multimedia filing, printing, and the internet. A Photography Certificate program teaches students how to use a darkroom skills properly to edit, color correct, manage, and retouch their photos. How to shoot on location is an important aspect that is addressed, too. It is an exciting opportunity to express creativity through the visual arts. Because learning must be relevant to current technology, students use equipment similar to what professionals use and they may also receive specialized instruction in business practices, database management, web, and creative process workshops. Students may maintain portfolios to keep records of their work and to use in the future when securing photography employment. Networking is critical as well and students interact with peers, digital technicians, and renowned photographers. Students interested in becoming wedding, commercial, event, or portrait photographers should obtain their Photography Certificates.

Example Courses

• Business Skills for the Photographer
• Image Design
• Lighting for Photography

Potential Industries

• Print Media
• Film
• Photography

Colleges Offering Degree

• Boston University
• Penn Foster Career School
• University of South Florida