live seeing everything and recording everything it captures actions that will never again be repeated used with a microscope it records the strange activities of tiny organisms with the x ray of reveals the structure of function of hidden things if objects move too fast to be seen clearly by the unaided eye but camera slows them down so that the action may be studied in contrast hours of action may be compressed into seconds but time graffiti in one form or another exerts a great influence on our daily lives photographs bring news reports  they strengthen the appeal of advertising they provide entertainment for millions and are an aid to education but the graphy as a hobby can lead to photography as a career and often does but professional work calls for a lot more than just snapping pictures here and there for instance consider the portray photographer to make a real success in this highly competitive field the camera man must be a practical psychologist understands the personality of each individual he photographs people want to look their best fact better than they look so the photographer must know all the tricks of lighting the posing the subject to get good negatives he must master the chemistry of photography he should also know how to retouch negatives to remove wrinkles and blemishes if he can't do this work him self part of his income w up or pay to a hired retoucher making the princes a most important step and portrayed work and good printing can only be learned through a long practice and study all the previous work and the success of the whole job depends on the final print if it pleases the subject and our friends it may lead to more business and a portrayed man must keep busy if he's to make money illustrative photographers work calls for a well equipped studio and a great amount of skill and ingenuity each picture must be tailor made to the specifications line by the art director of the advertising agency requesting it and the last of photographer must be imaginative or a never knows what sort of advertising picture he will be asked to make on short notice jobs requiring reproduction of outdoor settings or large interior scenes can only be handled by those who have big studios but there are many advertising photographs which can be made on table tops or and close quarters making this type of picture gives the smaller operator a chance in the field  photography the commercial photographer is often called a jack of all trades he must be prepared to go anywhere to take pictures in addition to those he makes in his studio today he may be shooting of a building or a real estate operator tomorrow he may be in a factory making a series of pictures showing the manufacturing process yes the commercial man's pictures are likely to include anything and everything machinery believes poultry buildings and so on because of this great variety of work the commercial photographers field tends to overlap those of the portrayed man and the illustrative photographer some of the shots may even be used by the press but basically a press or news photographer is a field in itself contrary to popular opinion the press photographers life is not just one big thrill after another he does shoot exciting scenes from time to time but such events are the exceptions most of his work is routine in nature consisting mainly of pictures of people and places connected with the news nevertheless news photographer must work expectantly at high speed and know what constitutes a news picture similar to press photography is newsreel work but it is difficult to enter as a camera man because the field is overcrowded this also is true of theatrical motion picture production in addition it takes years of training and experience to master the complicated cameras the lighting problems and the use of special effects and in spite of these rigid requirements hollywood has more camera man than opportunities but there are other jobs and motion picture production not only for the theater but also in educational industrial and other non theatrical films there are many small producers specializing in this type of picture the whole field of photography offers numerous positions that do not call for actual camera work but provide valu training to those who want to become photographers laboratory or darkroom assistants and technicians have an opportunity to learn how to mix chemicals to develop films to retouch negatives and to make prints studio assistants and cameramen helpers have a chance to learn the practical side of professional work they become familiar with equipment which the average amateur doesn't use they learn how lights are place to achieve the balance between high light and shadow which is necessary for all good pictures working as a salesman and a photo supply store as another way to gain experience the best salesman are those who know photography and are able to answer the customer's many requests for advice as stablish in your own camera shop or photofinishing service is a possibility for one who learns the business and has the necessary capital another possibility is working for one of the big manufacturers of photographic equipment and supplies these factories employ thousands of persons from machine operators to highly trained engineers and c persons who are interested in photography and started as a hobby to be followed during spare time while holding a job or attending school some schools have photography departments and camera clubs many students acquire practical experience by making pictures for the school paper in your book you can learn a great deal by reading the many excellent books and magazines on the subject and there are numerous exhibitions where you can learn by studying the work of well known photographers there are private schools of photography in the large cities offering complete courses of training to prepare you for any type of professional still work you may find that you prefer to photograph a certain type of subject many photographers all their success to specialization it might be still life babies animals aerial views scenics railroads medicine all sessions there's almost no end to special subjects and some amateurs of made their hobby pay by selling prints the photo kits or the magazines and newspapers interested in a particular type of picture editors on the staffs a publication are always on the lookout for good pictures and here too is another job for the person who knows the tongan fate the position of picture editor this work is open to both men and women with background and training the photographic and journalistic requirements of certain publications the photo wingrave in departments of publications and printing concerns offer still another type of work thus the field of photography is broad enough to provide opportunities to followers of persons with various aptitudes interests and educational backgrounds new applications for photography are constantly being discovered a new materials and tools are being produced just what place you might take in this growing industry depends on your abilities and inclinations but if you have a sincere interest in photographic work it would be worthwhile to investigate the field carefully some say is a photography may become your