Photographer

Photographers use their creative and technical capabilities to capture photos of people, places, and things. They usually have in-depth knowledge of lighting and photo editing software, which may be used to enhance images. Photographers may specialize in different areas, including: commercial photography, editorial photography, news photography, fashion photography, special event photography, fine art photography, and more . Depending on their area of expertise, they will then tailor their marketing in the right direction for their business.

Source: PayScale Canada

Average Median Salary:

$41,491

Photographers Work On:

• Take pictures either in studio or on location
• Work with clients or workplace teams to create photographic images
• Review sets of photographs to select the best work
Operate various types of photographic and computer equipment

Past winners of the Applied Arts Awards

  • 2020 Advertising Awards Rethink
    2020
    Advertising Awards

    Rethink
  • 2019 Advertising Awards Katherine Duerdoth (Rethink)
    2019
    Advertising Awards

    Katherine Duerdoth (Rethink)
  • 2019 Student Awards Chenice Piercy, Danielle DiTomaso
    2019
    Student Awards

    Chenice Piercy, Danielle DiTomaso
  • 2019 Photo/Illustration Awards James Mankoff (James R Mankoff Photography, Inc.)
    2019
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    James Mankoff (James R Mankoff Photography, Inc.)