Photography skills and knowledge

What kind of organization does a photographer work for?

There are many types of photographers, depending on what industry you want to be in. Such as Portrait Photography, Fashion Photography, Photo Journalism, Documentary Photography, Wildlife Photography, Product Photography, Wedding Photography, Event Photography, etc. Special skills are required for different sections

What kind of work does a photographer do?

Attracting clients through marketing and advertising;

Analyzing and determining how a subject can be composed;

Use of various photographic techniques and equipment;

Making commercial-quality photographs;

Use of natural and artificial light;

Make the picture more dazzling by using different photography software. E.g., Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom;

Preparing digital and hard copy portfolios, to showcase work;

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Covering any event, event as a photojournalist;

What are the qualifications of a photographer?

If you want to take up photography as a profession, you must have a diploma degree in photography. For example, to work as a photographer in the Pran-RFL group, you need to have a bachelor's degree as well as a diploma in photography and 1 to 2 years of work experience.

What kind of skills and knowledge does a photographer need to have?

Must be creative;

Proficiency in both Bengali and English;

Communication with client or subject;

Time management and hard work mentality;

Hand and eye coordination;

Networking;

Self-marketing skills;

Technical skills, such as the use of software cameras, and lighting;

Photojournalists often have to deal with risk.

Must have adequate knowledge of the genre involved in photography. For example, to be a product photographer, you need to have a good idea about the product and the culture and psychology of the country for which the product is being promoted. Or if you want to be a wildlife photographer you have to have a good idea about geography, animals, and the wild environment. Must have the habit of reading and knowing a lot of books.

Where to study/learn photography?

Institutions offering thematic or diploma courses in photography-

Pathshala South Asian Media Institute;

Counter photo;

Bogart;

Dhaka University Photographic Society;

Wedding Diary (WD) School of Photography;

Alliance Frances.

Besides, videography training courses and diploma courses were conducted at Dhaka Photography Institute. There are also training opportunities at Photography, Frostlight, Chanchal Mahmud School of Photography, Prism, Institute of Photography-Chittagong, and National Media Institute.

What are the fields of work and opportunities for a photographer?

Various non-governmental organizations employ photographers for their organizations, one of which is mainly a marketing photographer. In addition, various government institutes hire photographers to photograph and promote their various events. Various newspapers and magazines need a lot of photojournalists. As a small entrepreneur, pictures from your own firm can be sold online or to different clients. 

Many wedding photography companies or brands are also developing in this country on private initiatives. Dream waver, Bibahagraphy, Wedding diary and many more. In addition, there are many opportunities to work independently in this profession as a freelancer. 

However, in the case of freelancing, a good and large portfolio is very important. Without a good portfolio, it becomes difficult to find work. If eligible, it is also possible to get work on various projects of donor agencies like UNICEF, and UNESCO.

What is the monthly income of a photographer?

In the case of employment in different organizations in Bangladesh, the income can be from 10 to 30 thousand takas. For example, the administration of Shah Jalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) pays a monthly salary of 12-30 thousand takas according to the qualifications for the position of photographer.

Freelance photographers have no fixed income. Income can be from 30/35 thousand takas to 1 lakh takas. Besides, there are opportunities for part-time work in newspapers. In this case, up to 500-1000 is available for each news coverage depending on the organization and type of work. In the case of event photographers, from Rs 4,000 to Rs 1 lakh is available for each event

What can be the career of a photographer?

Pictures are now one of the main means of communication. In today's age of online marketing, it is very important to present the product in an attractive way. With the demand and scope of these jobs, the job opportunities for the photographer are increasing. Also, the scope of work in the wedding and newspaper has increased manifold. Photography as a career is much more assured now. 

As a photographer, there are opportunities to work in magazines and magazines in a high position. If you have skills, it is possible to gain a reputation as a fashion photographer or a documentary photographer.