Also called: Destination Photographer
Photographs places and cultures for magazines, tourism boards, and brands.
Travel photographers scout locations, wake up for sunrise shots, edit images, and pitch work to clients.
Freelance or small-business income varies widely.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 2 years after high school. Portfolio matters most; photography degrees help.
Ways in: Self-taught, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Photography, Journalism.
Growing slowly. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI image generation is replacing much stock and tourism-board imagery; photographers with unique access and storytelling hold on.
Classes: Photography, Art, Geography, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4021.
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