What is an advertising photographer and how to become one

Key steps to become an advertising photographer

1. Explore advertising photographer education requirements

   Most common advertising photographer degrees

   Bachelor's

   70.6 %

   Associate

   17.6 %

   Master's

   4.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific advertising photographer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Adobe Photoshop	35.32%
   Studio Equipment	17.90%
   Lifestyle	10.10%
   Graphic Design	9.77%
   Photo Shoots	7.81%

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3. Complete relevant advertising photographer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New advertising photographers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an advertising photographer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real advertising photographer resumes.

4. Research advertising photographer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage creative projects from concept to completion; including signs, posters, specialize logos and video documentaries for clients.
   • Compile portfolios for multiple photography competitions/certifications.
   • Compile portfolios for multiple photography competitions/certifications.

5. Prepare your advertising photographer resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your advertising photographer resume.

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6. Apply for advertising photographer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an advertising photographer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams