According to photographer Steve McCurry, “The best camera is the one that’s with you.” The days of passport-ready cameras are long gone. A good number of photo enthusiasts are turning to their phone to take pictures. If you are looking for a career in photography, or just wish to get started on the hobby front with a dslr camera or the like, your budget can be the deciding factor in choosing which one to buy. Apart from price, the wide selection available means that it can get overwhelming at times. Does it really matter which is a better camera? In other words, what kind of earning capability will I have as an entry-level photographer?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for photographers is $44,640 per year.
Average salary for photographers
The average salary for a photographer is $51,000
As of September 2014, the average salary for a photographer is $60,516 annually. While this number is expected to increase slightly in the next year, it will still fall well below the U.S. average salary of $65,469.
When it comes to choosing a profession, you want to make an informed decision. While knowing what you’ll be paid at the end of the day might be important, so is finding out how much your career will cost you when all is said and done. Take a look at the infographic below for more information on how much it costs to become a photographer.
If you do the math, a photographer will make more money on a photo shoot than they would spend to check out the camera.
Hiring a freelance photographer is one of the easiest ways to capture professional images for your campaign and your next creative project. And, although pricing varies from photographer to photographer, you’ll normally be able to get a great finished product for an affordable cost.
