Math careers don’t seem very artistic, but you can use math even as a photographer. Learn how photographer Corey Lander uses math, and find out everything else you need to know to become a photographer.

How do you use math as a photographer?

<"Math helps me to understand light, how to capture it, and how it's just nature repeating itself."
- Corey Lander, Photographer

What is a photographer?

Are you the designated photographer in your group of friends? Always ready to snap a picture? You’re becoming a photographer! Photographers take pictures of everything from people to wildlife to shoes! But they do more than just push a button. They understand how to use light, how to work with camera equipment and how to develop film. They may also set scenes for their photographs, so every snap produces a work of art.

How much education do you need?

Most photographer careers require a bachelor’s degree.

Does this career fit your personality type?

This career is great for artistic and realistic types.

SKILLS YOU NEED

Creativity Photographers have to think creatively to get great shots and make their work stand out from all the rest. Teamwork Photographers have to work with their peers and subjects to take the best pictures. Unless the subject is a tree or an animal, teamwork is important! Brain Power Practice using your noodle! Photographers need to research new equipment, identify good locations and find ways to get unique shots. Writing Good writing skills are essential to communicating well with peers and clients, and drafting photography contracts. Doing Good Photographers help document our history. They have an important job to produce work that will live on for years to come. Math From invoices to payments to measuring the angle of the light, photographers have to use math on a daily basis.

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