ABSTRACT
This chapter reviews photography as an occupation – whether you are an amateur orprofessional, and perhaps take pictures which are anything from strictly functionalillustrations to expressive works of art. It looks broadly at the qualities you need for success in widely differing fields, and it discusses markets for all kinds of professional
photography, comparing work as an employee with being a self-employed freelance or
managing a business with a staff of your own. Most of the types of photography outlined
here are discussed further in greater organizational and technical details in Chapter 9.
