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Photography Jobs in Australia

May 20, 2012 by David Lye

There are many great jobs for photographers in Australia. If you are an established photographer, or are just starting out in the profession, there are many opportunities to make money from your craft. Choose one of the many avenues available for photography jobs in Australia.

Studio Photographer

Studio photographers work in studios and take portraits. These portraits include any number of clients, from engagement photos to families, maternity and baby portraits. Studio photographers must have an eye for what makes a great photo, and use their skills to create masterpieces that customers will want to buy. These jobs tend to be very sales oriented. You must be able to convince the customer to buy more prints. This jobs is great for people that enjoy working with the public and selling photo products.

Journalist

Great pictures make a great story. Every newspaper needs a photographer to take pictures of events as they happen. There are many jobs for photographers in the field of journalism. You may get a job working for a major newspaper or magazine. Many photographers work closely with bloggers and provide photographs for web pages. There is a huge demand for quality web content, and your work will earn you credibility in the field. Contact your local newspaper to acquire a job as a photojournalist.

Stock Photographer

Stock photography has exploded in recent years as more people turn to the Internet for information. Stock photographers provide an excellent value to webmasters. Photographers take photos that can be used in any number of web publications, and are usually paid a small royalty for each photo. There are many sites that buy stock photography, so you can take one photo once and be paid for it multiple times. There is a huge demand for stock photos, so a good photographer can make an excellent living. Stock photography is a great job for any photographer who is just starting out and wants to get paid for taking pictures.

Wedding Photographer

Wedding photography is in a genre all its own. It is a specialised craft that has to be handled with a great deal of care. As a wedding photographer, you are preserving the couple’s memories for a lifetime. For the average couple, wedding photography is an investment in a lifetime of treasured images. This job can be very profitable yet very demanding. Wedding photographers often work long hours under harsh conditions. Many wedding photographers operate independently as business owners.

There are many great jobs for photographers in Australia. Whether you are just starting out or have years of experience, there is a job that is right for you. From stock photography to photojournalism, wedding portraits and more, there is a great job available for the skilled photographer.

David Lye is co-founder of Photographers.com.au, keen amateur photographer, and avid blogger.

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