Also called: Editorial Fashion Photographer
Photographs clothing, models, and campaigns for brands, magazines, and online stores.
A fashion photographer plans lighting with an art director, directs models through poses, and reviews shots on a laptop with the stylist. E-commerce shooters may photograph 100 outfits in a day.
Very variable; e-commerce staff pay is steady, top editorial and campaign photographers earn much more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Photography degree or apprenticeship assisting other photographers.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Photography.
Growing about average. Similar to photographers overall.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI-generated models and garments threaten catalog and e-commerce work; editorial and campaign shoots remain.
Classes: Photography, Fashion CTE, AP Studio Art.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4021.
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