Careers with Photography
Photography can support a wide range of careers. The strongest options depend on the other subjects you enjoy, the type of work you prefer and the route you want to take after school or college.
Where could Photography take you?
You do not need to choose a career simply because it uses photography. Use this page as a starting point, then compare roles, routes and the work itself.
Career ideas linked to Photography
Explore the roles below to see what the work involves, common entry routes, useful skills and possible progression.
Animator
Animators create moving images, characters and visual effects for films, television, games and digital media.
Read career guideContent Creator
Content creators produce engaging digital content including videos, articles, podcasts and social media campaigns for audiences and brands.
Read career guideFashion Photographer
Fashion Photographers produce high-quality imagery for advertising campaigns, online retailers, magazines and fashion brands.
Read career guideFilm Editor
Film editors assemble and refine video footage into engaging productions for television, film, advertising and digital media.
Read career guideGraphic Designer
Graphic designers create visual content for print and digital media, helping organisations communicate ideas through branding, advertising and marketing materials.
Read career guideIllustrator
Illustrators create original artwork for books, magazines, advertising, games and digital media using traditional and digital techniques.
Read career guidePhotographer
Photographers capture and edit images for commercial, editorial, artistic and personal use across a wide range of industries.
Read career guideVideographer
Videographers plan, film and edit video content for businesses, media organisations and online platforms.
Read career guideNot sure which direction fits you?
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