Photography schools give students hands-on training with cameras and other photography equipment while providing instruction on techniques for producing professional photographs. A good photography program will provide students experience in using technical tools and help students develop the creative and aesthetic skills they need to succeed in the photography industry.
Students who enroll in photography degree programs will learn color theory, photoshop, macrophotography, film exposure, black and white image making, and advanced techniques in photographing landscapes, portraits, night scenes, and more.
Are you ready to turn your photography hobby into a career? If you would like to learn more about earning a photography degree, check out any of the recommended schools listed below. All of them can provide you free information about their available degree programs and courses at your request.
American InterContinental University
Designed to teach you the creative and technical skills needed to become a successful commercial photographer, you will: Learn from working professional photographers. Learn about monochrome and color, studio and darkrowom techniques, and the possibilities of digital technology. Get insight into a series of specific commercial programs: fashion, advertising, architectural photography and photo-journalism.
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Briarcliffe College, Bethpage, New York
Briarcliffe College was founded with a single goal: to meet the career-oriented higher education needs of its students, preparing them for success in the business world. Since they created their Digital Photography and Visual Communications departments many students have gone on to successful careers in the digital and traditional design and media industries. Located on Long Island, New York, Briarcliffe is close the the cultural metropolis of New York City, but still provides a quieter life and the best shoreline on the east coast.
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Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara California
Brooks Institute follows the philosophy of "learn by doing". Students gain the artistic, technical, and business expertise needed to succeed in visual communications. Brooks is a world leader in professional photographic and motion picture education with an outstanding faculty, and three beautiful locations in Santa Barbara, California.
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Brown College, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Digital Photography has revolutionized the way that we make and consume imagery, opening new opportunities for jobs for those with the right skillset and vision. Brown College is at the forefront of digital imaging education. As a student, you will have access to all of the equipment, guidance, and resources you will need to succeed and develop your own unique visual style though projects in fine art, portraiture, photojournalism, and commercial projects. Brown College is located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, in Minneapolis/St. Paul.
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The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University
Designed to be on the cutting edge, the certificate program in photography trains students in everything from basic photography and digital capture, to digital workflows and business skills for a career in professional photography. The certificate concentrates on preparing students for a future as highly skilled, much sought-after professional portrait photographers and giving the tools necessary to enter the competitive world of commercial photography. In-depth photographic assistant training, portfolio reviews and hands-on instruction combined with unprecedented instructor-led shooting time are the cornerstones of this certificate.
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Harrington College of Design, Chicago Illinois
Harrington College of Design created the program for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Digital Photography to prepare students for a variety of employment opportunities within the photographic industry. Students can receive a broad overview of basic photography principles and techniques that enable them to compose innovative and technically proficient photographs. Students can learn how computer software, printing technology, and studio and location equipment are used to create, enhance, and modify digital images. Plus, portraiture, photojournalism, and commercial photography projects allow students to develop their own artistic style and vision.
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International Academy of Design & Technology - Tampa, Florida
The Associate of Science degree program in Digital Photography teaches students traditional photographic skills as well as emerging technical skills in the ever-changing digital world of professional photographers. Students enrolling in the Digital Photography degree program will study course content covering career-relevant skills training in commercial, advertising, portrait photography, photojournalism and wedding photography. They will also complete hands-on projects using industry-standard cameras, lighting, grip, software and techniques. Résumé- and portfolio-building opportunities are also emphasized throughout the degree program. The comprehensive course of study is design to provide them with opportunities to: Create dramatic lighting effects, direct models, organize digital workflow and manipulate images. Work on creating fashion, lifestyle and advertising images.
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International Academy of Design & Technology - Nashville, Tennessee
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a photographer or brushing up on your photographic skills, the Associate of Applied Science Degree Program in Digital Photography can help put you on the path towards a successful career.
When you choose to study in the Digital Photography Program at IADT – Nashville, you can learn the skills necessary to prepare you for professional opportunities in technology fields related to digital photography, studio lighting and printing technologies. You can receive theoretical and hands-on training by industry professionals on industry-current equipment. Upon graduation, you can feel confident you’re prepared for entry-level employment in the digital photography industry.
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Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology, Dayton Ohio
Turn your talents into a career at Ohio Institute of Photography & Technology. Attend daytime or evening classes, benefit from extensive job placement services, and receive financial aid if you qualify. They offer a Diploma in professional photography with majors in commercial, multimedia, portraiture, general applied and biomedical photography.
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