Helpful Links for a Photography Career

As you're contemplating a photography career, you may find it helpful to seek advice from those who have been there and done that. If you are planning to begin your photography education, it might be helpful to contact schools and inquire about their programs. You may also find it helpful to find out more about professional associations and keep an eye on recent developments in the photography industry. The links below will give you a place to start as you learn more about photography careers:

Advertising Photographers of America (APA)

APA is a professional association for advertising photographers that provides education, promotes professional practices and standards, and creates community for advertising photographers.

American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)

ASMP promotes rights protection, promotion standards, ethics, community and camaraderie for publication photographers.

North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA)

NANPA promotes nature photography and appreciation, provides education as well as a professional community for nature photography career professionals.

Photo District News

Photo District News is a monthly magazine that delivers photography industry news in print and online.

Popphoto.com

Popphoto.com is the online photography home of Popular Photography & Imaging and American Photo.

Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

PPA is a nonprofit professional organization for photographers that seeks to provide education, a sense of community, professional recognition and more to people in photography careers.

Society for Photographic Education (SPE)

SPE promotes the understanding of all aspects of photography and fosters the "development of its practice, teaching, scholarship and criticism."

Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA)

WPJA is an international organization for wedding photojournalists that provides networking and educational opportunities for wedding photographers. They also help connect wedding planners with professional wedding photographers.

If you're ready to start a photography career, getting your education is a good first step. Find photography schools in our directory, and request information from schools that interest you.