Fact Sheet: A look into the nature photography career path

• Nature Photography- Photographs that are taken outdoors and shows natural elements such as landscapes, wildlife, plants and flowers, and close-ups of nature.
• The majority of nature photographers are freelance photographers who sell their work on their online websites to individuals and collectors.
• Some work for publications such as National Geographic by going on assignments.
• The least amount of education needed is a high school diploma
• People who have a high school diploma can take some classes to learn the fundamentals of photography.
• To further chances of becoming a professional photographer for companies, an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree helps.
• Work days aren’t a typical 9 to 5 type of job. Photographing depends on the weather, lighting, and opportunity.
• There’s also the business part of the job so not everyday can be spent outside taking photographs.