Visual skills include understanding composition, lighting, and visual communication. A photographer may be self-employed, be a member of a small team or be employed by a large company. Fields typically served by graduates include commercial portrait and illustration, film production, hybrid imaging, photo communication and fine arts. An associate in applied science degree is available in Photographic Imaging. Transfer agreements for those wishing to pursue a bachelor's degree at Brooks Institute, the Center for Creative Studies, and the Rochester Institute of Technology are also available.
Salaries vary greatly.
Wages may be calculated as hourly, per job, per day, or annual salary.