Fashion Photographers
Overview
Introduction
Fashion photographers work in the fashion industry and focus their skills specifically on styles of clothing and personal image. They take and produce pictures of people, places, and objects by using a variety of cameras, photographic equipment, computers, and image editing software. The photographs are used to advertise new fashions, promote models, and popularize certain designers in both print and electric formats. Some photographers may also take video of fashion models and fashion events. Approximately 151,100 photographers are...
Quick Facts
Median Salary
Employment Prospects
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Earnings
Fashion photographers earned average salaries of $59,824 in 2024, according to PayScale.com. Earnings ranged from $37,000 to $93,000 or more.
Median annual earnings for salaried photographers were approximately $40,760 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The lowest paid 10 percent made less than $28,510, while the highest paid 10 percent made more than $95,740 per yea...
Work Environment
Photographers’ working conditions vary based on the job and the employer. They may need to put in long or irregular hours to meet print deadlines. For some jobs they will work in a comfortable studio, while for others they may be on location, working on a dark street, or in the snow, or at a crowded fashion show. Freelance photographers have the added pressure of continually seeking new clients...
Outlook
Employment for all photographers is expected to grow by 4 percent from 2023 through 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). For photographers specifically working in fashion, employment will likely be dependent on the prosperity of employers involved with the fashion field, such as magazines, newspapers, advertising firms, and fashion houses. The outlook for these agencies curren...
