Education and Training Requirements
High School
Take classes that will prepare you for the technical aspect of the workâcourses in photography, journalism, and media arts should give you some hands-on experience with a camera. Mathematics and science can help you understand cameras and filters. You should also take art and art history classes and other courses that will help you develop appreciation of visual styles.
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