Careers in Photography

At Shari Academy, we believe photography is not just an art, it is also a gateway to exciting and rewarding career opportunities. With professional training and the right guidance, our students graduate with the skills and confidence to build successful careers in a rapidly growing industry.

Broadly, Shari students can choose between two paths: freelancing or employment. Both options offer unique opportunities and growth, depending on personal interest and career goals.

Freelance Photography Careers

As a freelancer, you have the freedom to work across diverse fields. For example, you can explore advertising photography for agencies and direct clients, fashion photography, or industrial photography for corporates. Moreover, there are opportunities in stock photography, editorial photography for newspapers and magazines, and still photography for film promotions. In addition, many of our students have built rewarding careers in portrait photography, fine art photography, travel photography, and architectural photography. You can also expand into hoarding and outdoor advertising, corporate assignments, or photo illustration for creative projects.

Employment Opportunities

For those seeking structured roles, employment options are equally promising. Graduates can work in advertising agencies, production houses, or newspapers and magazines as photojournalists or documentary photographers. Furthermore, technical roles exist in forensic and surveillance photography, research organizations, and medical or scientific photography. You may also find opportunities in corporate photography, digital post production, art direction, and even teaching photography at art institutes and media colleges. Additionally, industries such as the film industry, tourism and hospitality, space research, and broadcasting consistently seek skilled photographers.

To explore our programs that prepare you for these careers, visit our Courses Page. For further insight into global photography careers, you can check the World Photography Organisation.

At Shari Academy, your passion becomes your profession and your career in photography begins here.