Best photography jobs

The best photography jobs include photojournalists, wedding photographers, and photo editors. Photography has a lot of uses in modern society, ranging from documenting events, photographing animals, and taking pictures of important events to just being art. Starting out as a photographer can be difficult as you'll have to get clients, but there are several different roads you can take to succeed. If you're interested in being a professional photographer, here are ten of the best options:

1. Photojournalist

2. Wedding Photographer

   Average Salary: $30,550

3. Photo Editor

   Average Salary: $63,168

   Photo Editors are employees in the creatives or marketing department of the company. They handle photos used by the company for its marketing collaterals, social media posts, or publishing. They also ensure that the photos are in line with the company's brand and image. Photo Editors may add items or elements to make the photo more eye-catching.

4. Photography Professor

   Average Salary: $57,405

5. Lighting Technician

6. Photo Retoucher

   Average Salary: $51,529

   A Photo Retoucher retouches the assigned digital photos to the client's standards. They communicate with the production team and digital imaging manager to ensure each task complies with the highlighted standards. Besides using natural-looking results to edit beauty images and skin photos, photo retouchers also review the clients' notes and specifications about execution and photo retouching. They prepare photos for client delivery, deliver their services according to the required procedures, and highlight work processes to meet the desired results.

7. Film Developer

   Average Salary: $51,561

8. Fashion Photographer

   Average Salary: $103,354

9. Pet Photographer

10. Nature Photographer