To see if this career might be for you, explore your interests. Get involved with your school yearbook or newspaper. Both of these publications often appoint student photo editors to assist with photo acquisitions and layout. You should also try your hand at photography. To be a knowledgeable and successful editor, you need to know the medium in which you work.
You could also try to speak to a professional photo editor about his or her work. Ask a teacher or your counselor to set up a meeting, and think of questions to ask the editor ahead of time. Perhaps you could even job-shadow a photo editor to learn even more about the field.
Other ways to learn more about photography-related careers include getting involved in summer exploration programs for high school students in photography, photo editing, and related fields that are offered by colleges and universities.
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