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For those who love taking a photo, you are not alone. Sure there are ways to make money from this career, but just what types of photography are popular and give you the work on a regular basis?

While some are happy to work for small or large businesses, others are happier freelancing or setting up their own business. Whatever the choice you make there are different fields that are available to work and specialise in.

Here are some examples of different types of photography available to you;

1. Photo journalist – You will typically work for companies that deal with newspapers, magazines or books. There is also the chance to be able to freelance to these companies. They will expect you to take photos of news events, current issues, or general articles. This can be quite interesting as you are not taking the same types of photos each day.
2. Studio Photography – Working in a studio you will be taking photos of people day in and day out. This is the most traditional form of photography career. We have from time to time all been to a photographer for the traditional family portrait! Your people skills for this line of photography will need to be exceptional.
3. Event Photography – You take photos of special events from weddings through to sporting events. While weddings will not happen on weekly basis, sporting events such as football, equestrian, tennis, or basketball are often run weekly or seasonally. For this your preparations are the key to have a shoot run smoothly. You will take into account the weather, the type of light you have, where the sun is sitting, and the length of time required for the particular shoot you are on. 
4. Food Photographer – Take photos of food for magazines or books, menus or other settings. You will place the food in a range of different settings, either indoors or outdoors using lighting where necessary.
5. Paparazzi – Probably the hardest line of photography anywhere in the world. You need to get that one shot of stars and celebrities that nobody else to make a serious amount of money. You also need to follow these people each day, know where to find such people, and be willing to travel most of the time. The work will not be consistent so you may have to use other more traditional forms of photography to earn an income in down times where you are finding it a little hard in getting that one great photo.

While these are just a few examples of photography careers, it gives a small outline of the variations within the career itself. If you wish to read in full detail about becoming a photographer go to www.careernav.com.au/career-finder/profiles/photographer.

We wish you all the luck in your career. Have any further areas that would be of interest to work in? Why not post a comment in the forum for all your peers to read.