Professional Photography
Austin Community College’s Professional Photography Program will prepare you for a career of capturing important moments. You’ll have access to expert faculty and the latest digital technology as you learn to master traditional photo composition techniques and essential business skills. This program is award-winning, providing students with tons of hands-on experience.
Pride Points
Student showcases
Business skill development
7 industry specializations
Career & Salary Information
Demand for compelling images has never been greater. Photographers with specialized technical skills can go freelance or find work at an advertising agency, media company, or other business. Explore some careers below.
Click each title to learn more about important career information such as employment rates, and average salary in our region.
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Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.
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Photographers
Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects, using digital or film cameras and equipment. May develop negatives or use computer software to produce finished images and prints. Includes scientific photographers, aerial photographers, and photojournalists.
Hourly Wage: $
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Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
Perform work involved in developing and processing photographic images from film or digital media. May perform precision tasks such as editing photographic negatives and prints.
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Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn more.
Explore awards in this program and follow program maps to stay on track: