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= Photography in the Real World =

Examples of Portrait Photography:

RESEARCH:
===Portraitures take a variety of styles of photographs in order to please their clients. It all depends on what the client wants the photos to depict. For example, if the client is a student looking to take their senior pictures, the portraiture would most likely take realistic, glamorous looking shots. The average starting salary of a portrait photographer is typically around $44,000 per year. Once a veteran photographer gains popularity and recognition for their work, they can earn over $100,000 each year. Photographers who specialize in headshots for aspiring actors and models can even earn up to approximately $270,000 each year. In order to prepare and gain knowledge in this field, portrait photographers most likely participate in on-the-job training at a minimum. Outside classes and education may also be helpful in order to improve the photo quality; there are many different portrait photography certificates one can obtain by learning the basic skills and necessities. An aspiring photographer can even recieve a bachelor's degree if they attend a college or university. Portrait photographers typically work inside a studio, however can go on shoots outside or in other indoor locations depending on the client's wishes. I feel like it would be an interesting career and it would allow me to expand my portfolio with a variety of models.===

FAMOUS PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS:
1. Annie Leibovitz http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/11/photos-from-annie-leibovitz-women-new-portraits-exhibit.html

2. Dan Winters http://www.danwintersphoto.com/

3. Jimmy Nelson http://www.beforethey.com/

PROJECT PROPOSAL:
===For my project, I plan on capturing various photographs that would qualify as senior portraits for a school yearbook. I want to incorporate the interests and personalities of the student into the photographs, while maintaining quality and complex compositions.===

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
http://study.com/articles/Portrait_Photographer_Career_Information_and_Education_Requirements.html