When we often think of photographers we think of people who take photos of weddings or work in stores to take photographs of children and families. We seldom think of photography as an art form, yet it is truly one of the most versatile of all the art forms and someone with an art degree in photography has a wide avenue of career opportunities open to him or her.
A photographer can be an artist or simply someone who earns a living taking photographs of other individuals. Anyone who uses a camera to make a living can be considered a professional photographer. The paparazzi who chase around movie stars and the person who takes photographs of food for magazines are all photographers. In order to become a photographer, a person usually goes to art school to learn the fundamentals of photography.
There is a lot more to photography than simply pointing a camera and clicking. While some people truly have a natural ability to look at places and situations a certain way through a lens, others learn properties such as lighting techniques and dramatic effects by going to art school and studying the art of photography.
In addition to learning how to take a proper...