What do you know about photography as a career?

[Rina Stumphed]

I need help gathering some information about being a photographer. The information I need to collect is specific, here is what I need to know:

What are the qualifications?
What education and experience is required?
What qualities would I need for this career?
What skills & abilities would be important for this career?

What companies hire photographers?
How many people work at these companies?
How long have they been in business?
What is their reputation/awards?
Where are they located?
What are the future trends?

What are the working hours?
Location/travel requirements?
What kind of people would you be working with?
What is the typical working apparel?
What are the opportunities for advancement?
Are there opportunities for education? What are they?
What is the working environment - urban/rural, indoors/outdoors?
What kind of physical activity is there?
What is the salary range?
Are there benefits with this career? or at places that hire photographers?

Any other information that you can offer me as well would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

 

[φωτογράφος]

to many questions


basically it works like this, if you have the technical abilities to get or make the shot at pro standard everytime and market yourself well you might make some cash, those that market and network do better than those that dont

most are self employed afew get salaries or wages