Photography is the practice or occupation of taking and printing photographs. It is a method of recording permanent images in a camera into a film or any light sensitive surface. And the person who captures pictures using a camera is called a photographer. Photographers capture images that visualize a story or event. Their photos can be of people, places, things or events.
As photography is a creative profession, it requires more of inherent quality, interest and devotion than ay sort of formal training. However, trainings helps aspiring photographers sharpen their talents. As a photographer, you will require an aesthetic sense as well as technical expertise. A good photographer normally should posses qualities like creativity, an aesthetic sense, good communication skills, and an ability to translate original ideas into fantastic images with impact.
For talented individuals photography can be a highly rewarding career. There are various areas of specializations like journalistic photography, fashion photography, advertising photography, wildlife and outdoors photography.
JOB PROSPECT
With the explosion of the communication network, the
growth of advertising and media and the fashion boom, and digital photography,
it has now become a profession with great commercial value. Photos are an
essential part in both print and electronic media. So this is an area offering
great scope for those who have an interest and attributes needed to be a
professional. Photographers are always required in several different areas of
media industry, including newspapers and magazines, book illustrations and
television. Moreover, the increase in the internet usage has opened up new
avenues for the aspirants of this field. A photography career offers you
exciting job prospects and career options, with a variety of opportunities in
different fields. Many photographers work as freelancers, working on a project
or a contract basis. Others work on monthly salary, with newspapers or large
corporations.
There are following different roles in which photographers can work:
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Press photographers also known as photojournalists
> Feature
photographers essentially involves telling a story in pictures
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Portrait / wedding photographers who take the pictures of individuals, pets,
children, families, home, garden or workplace, weddings, functions and
activities of sports and other different social funictions.
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Advertising photographers
> Fashion photographers
> Nature and
Wildlife Photographers
> Forensic Photographers which involves
photographing a crime scene. And,
> Freelancers
SALARY:
The monthly earning of a freelancer entirely depends on
the individual's capability and his name in the market. However, a fresher in
this sector working as assistant to senior photographers, can earn around NRs.
5000 - 20,000. But with experience your earnings can go up to 100,000, depending
upon the designation and the organization you are working. But for those who
are self employed in their own organization or photo studios, the earnings can
rise even higher depending upon the experience and market status.
Institutes offering Photographer classes as follows:
- National School of Film & Television, Address: Chabahil Kathmandu, Nepal , Phone: 01-4488616
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Photography Training at A.B.C Photography Institute, Bagbazar, Kathmandu,
4246122
- Photography Training at Image Broadcasting Acadamy, Bagbazar,
Kathmandu 2001414,2002084
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Photography Training at Kantipur Photography Videography Training Institute,
Putalisadak, Kathmandu, 4422236
- Photography Training at National
Photography Training Institute, Chhetrapati, Kathmandu, 4260117
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Photography Training at Nepal Photography Training Institute, Bhotahity,
Kathmandu, 4222558, 4225986
- hotography Training at Universal
Photography Videography Training Institute P. Ltd, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu,
2004956
