Education
Most photographers are self-taught, though an increasing amount are educated at a university or college and have a fine arts degree or a photojournalism degree. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, photographers who wish to be employed as a photojournalist should have at least some formal training. During their training, photographers will be expected to purchase their own equipment, which may be expensive but is important for many employment opportunities. The experience gained by training, or through apprenticeship to a more experienced photographer, may increase the earning potential of the photographer.
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