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=**Photography in The Real World**=

**About sports photography**
Photos taken by sports photographers could be classified as portraits in some cases, other wise simply just an action shot. Sports photographers need to take expressionistic and documentary styled photos to display the actions and hopes of the subject (an athlete). For example in many cases the subject of the photo is probably working extremely hard as they are trying to win over the other team so the photographer is trying to show the dedication through an expressionistic style. Or the photographer could be trying to document the stages of the game, match, or meet. Typically many sports photographers do not go any secondary schools, as it is not required to become a photographer. But it is found that many photographers who have received either a degree in photographer or a associate/bachelors degree excel with their businesses. As they have more experience in the real world and have other connections to clientele or other photographers. Having connections would be extremely helpful in sports photography because sports photographers work for someone at outside locations (gyms, fields, ect.) and it would probably be easier to get hired if you knew lots of people. And it could help promote your business.

Starting out sports photographers typically have a annual income of about $17,770. This could potentially be much lower depending on the equipment the photographer has to purchase. But the good thing is once all the necessary requirement is purchased it would have to ever be bought again unless damaged. So when you are mid career and have been working for a few years your annual income will increase to around $43,540 as you will most likely have more clients and jobs. And finally when you become a veteran photographer and have worked for many years you will make about $66,460 each year. One nice thing is that throughout the years as you gain more income you can upgrade equipment as needed rather than all at once.

One main reason I enjoy sports/action photography is because it includes to things I really like, sports and photography. And those two things really make the career appealing to me and something I could see myself doing in the future.

**My Plan**
For my project I plan to attend a few of my brothers wrestling meets and take photos during each of his matches and other kids matches. By photographing several different matches and kids I should be able to get the proper amount of good quality images for this project. Then I will use Photoshop to really enhance my photos to give them a more glorified look which will allow me to document the feelings and handwork shown in the photo. Some of the edits I will try will mimic the edits that John Sacs does to his wresting action shots.

Photographers and their work:
John Sacs [] Bob Martin [] Michael Clark __[]__

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