About as many openings will arise from the need to replace Photographers who leave the occupation as are created by job creation. There are, however, more qualified Photographers than there are job openings. Some of the less-crowded fields in photography are the scientific and industrial photography fields. This is because these jobs demand very specialized technical knowledge in addition to photographic skill. Aerial photography is another field that is less crowded.
Many Photographers are self-employed.
They often contract with various agencies or work on individual projects. Salaried Photographers work in commercial photography studios, while others work for magazines, newspapers, and advertising and government agencies. It is difficult to find permanent full-time work. A company car, equipment, and merit and pay differentials may be provided. Earnings are affected by the number of hours worked, the Photographer's creativity and skills, marketing and business ability, location, and general economic conditions.