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Education and training. Entry-level positions in photojournalism or in industrial or scientific photography generally require a college degree in photography or in a field related to the industry in which the photographer seeks employment. Entry-level freelance or portrait photographers need technical proficiency.
Despite the ubiquity of cameras in standard consumer devices like cell phones and computers, many companies hire photographers to shoot and edit high-quality images. Becoming a photographer does not require formal education, but workers need creativity and knowledge of technology used in the industry. Income Range Survey data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the average annual income of photographers was $36,580 in May 2011.