Famous poet Carrie Latet once said, “A photograph is a memory in the raw.” Since the first permanent photograph was produced in 1825, the study of photography has entranced people of all ages and walks of life. We’ve come a long time since the first pinhole cameras of ancient days, and as a result, there’s a lot to learn about how to take a picture. It’s no surprise that…

When selecting a school, you want to make sure that you will be attending one that will help your career. This is especially true in the field of photography. People tend to look at the school you have on your resume as a testament to your work ethic and raw talent. Therefore, it is no surprise that there is a great deal of interest in what the top undergraduate…

If you’re interested in photography as a career, chances are you’ve already started to pursue some form of higher education on the subject. In fact, you may have already received your bachelor’s degree in photography. If this is the case, you may be considering attending graduate school. Graduate school is definitely an admirable goal, and if it is something you are going to go through with, you probably want…

These days, it often seems like we are in a constant struggle to present the perfect resume. You need experience, you need references, and, above all, you need a notable education. As such, it is understandable that people are exceedingly interested in what the “top schools” are in their field. When it comes to photography, though, these rankings are difficult to interpret. If you insist on investigating rankings and…

Congratulations! You’ve received a degree in photography! Now, what are you going to do with it? Here are ten of the hottest jobs in photography.

1. Special Event Photographer- Make your mark in the world of photography by creating visual memories of some of people’s most important moments. Traditional versions of this might be wedding or party photographers, but you can also be hired to photograph graduations and special ceremonies.

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In today’s day and age, the internet is the most rapidly expanding world for education. Classrooms in secondary and post secondary educational institutions are finding new ways to make use of this valuable resource in order to better aid students in their goals. However, there are some who question whether an online program can provide the same type of education that a traditional classroom can, especially when it comes…

Once you’ve decided that you want to be a photographer, and you want to go to photography school, you have a big decision ahead of you. There are hundreds of photography programs across the United States. Some are at community colleges, some are four year university programs, and some are available at art schools. Choosing the one that’s right for you can be a difficult task. How should you…

Anyone going to college these days has one thing on their minds- how in the world am I going to pay for this? Tuition rates are skyrocketing. Between the cost of classes, books, supplies, housing and food, it is almost cost prohibitive to attend an institution of higher education without some kind of help. This is uniquely true if you’re attending some form of arts school. Photography students are…