ABSTRACT

Job shadowing could lead to a potential summer internship, apprenticeship, or a part-time job. It’s also a perfect opportunity for networking, meeting people that can help further readers career. Internships and part-time jobs in professions like matting and framing, camera stores, and other related fields are perfect opportunities to learn through on-the-job training. They get to experience a variety of aspects about the photography industry while refining their skills and abilities in real-world situations. Any professional knowledge gained will supplement their classroom/studio learning, and that enhances their formal educational experience. It also opens doors for networking opportunities and provides material for their resume. Their academic studies offer the knowledge, experiences, and momentum needed to launch their career path. They provide opportunities to develop their abilities, to learn the tools most sought after by employers, and to acquire the connections they need to turn learning into earning.