How Do You Research Salary Ranges And Benefits For A Photographer?
The salary you will make as a photographer will depend mostly on you. If you have an artistic eye, thorough knowledge of your craft and the will to market yourself, you can make well beyond the average annual range of approximately $16,000 to $40,000. Realize that more than 50 percent of photographers work on a freelance basis, for varying fees. Full-time magazine staff photographer positions are rare, especially for those individuals without professional experience. Look into advertising and commercial photography if you want to have a higher income. But be aware that the competition in those fields is also higher. Consider specializing in corporate photography. Even if you remain freelance, the rates can range from $100 to $1,200 per day. Join photographer’s organizations to keep up-to-date on technical advances in the field and job openings. Buy the annual “Photographer’s Market” for listings of stock agencies, magazines, trade publications and other buyers of photos.
