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

  • 2024 Advertising Awards Hamza Berrada (Ogilvy Canada)
    2024
    Advertising Awards

    Hamza Berrada (Ogilvy Canada)
  • 2024 Student Awards Jaeeun Kim, Daria Koneva, Minh Nhat Duong, Bahaar Khan, Daria Volkova
    2024
    Student Awards

    Jaeeun Kim, Daria Koneva, Minh Nhat Duong, Bahaar Khan, Daria Volkova
  • 2024 Photo/Illustration Awards Katie Edwards (Courage)
    2024
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Katie Edwards (Courage)
  • 2024 Photo/Illustration Awards Sébastien Roy (Studio Nord Est)
    2024
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Sébastien Roy (Studio Nord Est)