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Sports Photography
Branch of photojournalism
Vernacular photography
Editorial purposes
Newspapers, magazines, advertisement
Difficulties depend on sport
Found everywhere
Job popularity: Expected to grow
Sports Photography
Equipment
Digital Single Lens Reflex camera (DSLR)
High shutter speeds
Interchangeable lenses with 50mm
Can be zoomed to 300mm
Monopod/tripod
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Nikon D4
Sports Photography
Technique
Location, location, location VIP spots
Distance
Shutter speed Shutter priority
mode/manual
High ISO speed Photos in burst mode Out of focus
background to isolate subject
Sports Photography
Average salary: $24,000
Education
Bachelor degree in photography or journalism
1 year intensive certificate program
Associates degree to learn technical skills and business knowledge Coursework
History of photography
Forensic Photography
Forensic imaging/crime scene photography
Reproducing crime/accident scenes with photography
Evidence collecting, court aid
Photos of victims
Objects/Places involved with crimes
Car crashes
Job popularity: Grow 12%
Forensic Photography
Equipment
Camera
Filters
Electronic flashes
Lenses
Tripod
Measuring Device
Gray card
Forensic Photography
Technique
Lighting
Shutter speeds
Camera mechanics
Digital imaging
Use of color
Fingerprinting
Forensic Photography
Average salary: $62,000
Education
High School Education
Photography, processing and forensics courses
Degree
Photojournalism, scientific/commercial photography
Wildlife Photography
Publications of animals, plants and environments
Convey larger picture of wild
Messages through photos
Freelance or hired
Challenges/risks vary
Wildlife Photography
Technique
Manual focus
Fast shutter speed
Understand environment
Respect
Minimal impact
Wildlife Photography
Average salary: $41,000
Education
College Degree
On-the-job Training
Workshops
Not required for freelance photographers
Understanding of cultural context, geography, history, customs
Credits
http://education-portal.com/articles/Wildlife_Photographer_Job_Description_Salary_and_Requirements.html
http://www.simplyhired.com/a/salary/search/q-wildlife+photographer
http://www.simplyhired.com/a/salary/search/q-forensic+photographer
http://education-portal.com/articles/Forensic_Photographer_Job_Description_and_Training_Requirements.html
http://www.simplyhired.com/a/salary/search/q-sports+photographer
http://education-portal.com/articles/Sports_Photographer_Education_Requirements_and_Job_Description.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_photography
http://wildlifehotspots.com/wildlife-photography-gear.html
http://photo.net/learn/nature/beginner-equipment
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