Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000Overview
Sports photographers are specialists hired to shoot pictures of sporting events and athletes. They work for newspapers, magazines, Web sites, and photo stock agencies to bring photos of events of all sizes (from a Little League game to the Olympics) to the pages of periodicals, the Internet, or other publications. Their pictures should clearly capture the movements, skill, and emotions of athletes.
Minimum Education Level
Some Postsecondary TrainingCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
DeclinePersonality Traits
Artistic
Organized
Realistic
Career Ladder
Photographer/Photo Editor, Well-Known Sports Magazine
Photographer, Regional or Local Sports Magazine
Entry-Level Photographer
Photography Assistant
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