Antonelli College

Occupational Associate of Applied Business Degree in Photography

The Associate of Applied Business Degree in Photography prepares students for positions in professional photography either as freelancers or as employees. Graduates will be thoroughly trained for entry-level employment as commercial advertising photographers, corporate photographers, portrait and wedding photographers, photographic lab technicians, and digital imaging specialists.

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Working environments for successful candidates are varied and include independent commercial studios, corporations, advertising agencies, audio-visual and production houses to photographic labs and professional studios. Our Photography program offers a high levels of technical training and also produces an understanding of the unique contribution photography makes to the American culture. The program recognizes that professional photographers often operate private businesses, and offers training in business and management practices.

The need for photographers will continue for so long as there are people getting married and having children. Through the creative use of lighting, lenses, film, filters and camera settings, a photographer will produce pictures that record events, capture moods, and serve as a visual history. Today's photography increasingly involves the use of computer technology via digital cameras and the wide use of electronic memory rather than the using film negatives to record images.

A career in Professional Photography offers options such as:

Commercial Photography: Brochures, Catalogs, Magazine Ads, Product Illustration or any other print advertising that incorporates photos.
Professional Portraiture: Weddings, Special Events, Photo Restoration, Hand Coloring.
Science, Research, and Industrial Applications: Annual reports and Special Effects are some of the areas covered in our Industrial Photography course.
Photojournalism: Newspapers, News Magazines, Sports Photography, etc. come under this category.
Nature Photography: For magazine and advertisement usage as well as for use by organizations that are active in the environment.
Architectural and Aerial Photography: Architectural and Interior Design magazines, documentation, mapping, etc. are included in this category.
Professional Photographics Lab Work: Working with Digital or Traditional Techniques.
Police Photography: Work with law enforcement professionals.
Digital Specialist: Digital Color Management, Retouching, etc.
Designing Multimedia Presentations
Fashion and Glamour Photography: For magazines and other print advertisements.
Stock Photography: Used in numerous industries.
Freelance Photography: Be your own boss!