Industry Overview
Photographers have recorded the history of this country from the earliest cameras to space exploration. With the advent of digital photography, the industry became more flexible, needing less bulky equipment to carry on assignments and still managing to get great pictures. The ability to shoot and see the shot immediately has made photographers’ job more responsive to the needs of a client.
The Professional Photographers Association is but one organization that provides educational, trend and statistical information to professional photographers. A professional photographer’s average annual income is approximately $211,000. Fashion photographers and celebrity photographers can earn triple or better that amount in a year.
Non-professional photographers have access to the same types of equipment that the pros use. Nikon’s digital cameras can give a non-pro the same quality of photograph, the difference being how a camera is used and how a photo is perceived. That is why we still have professionals.
Photographers in Seattle, both professional and non-professional, enjoy taking photos of the architecture and the incredible natural sites in and surrounding the city. Going out to the desert to find breathtaking photos, Las Vegas photographers have created art work in photography.
Industry Trends
More photographers today are seeing nature and architecture as sources of inspiration. Commercial photographers, who work for the fashion industry, advertising and marketing firms and for magazines or newspapers, are finding outlets in diverse techniques to produce different textures and looks to their photos.
Digital images are not printed in dark rooms and getting the best quality onto paper has been a constant source of search and research for printer manufacturers like HP, Epson and Kodak.
Brand Names
Photographers have been taking amazing portraits of celebrities. One of the best is Harry Langdon, Jr. who sees into the soul of his subject.