Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Colorado Mountain College and Red Rocks Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Colorado Mountain College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Colorado Mountain College.
Working as a Photographer in Colorado
Photographers capture moments, unique angles, feelings or expressions, clear details or dramatic effects using photography. They are trained to use different cameras, staging, lenses, lighting, filters and image design software. Read a detailed Photographer job description and schools overview.
The State of Colorado does not regulate the practice of photography. However, a voluntary credential as a Certified Professional Photographer through the Professional Photographic Certification Commission can provide competitive advantage.
The Professional Photographers of America offers many resources, including local affiliates in Littleton and Colorado Springs.
Major Industries
Most photographers in Colorado work in professional and technical services. Other industries include:
- Publishing
- Performing arts and spectator sports
- Broadcasting
- Educational services
- Amusement, gambling and recreation
- Computer and electronic product manufacturing
- Internet publishing and broadcasting
- Private and public companies
- Motion picture and sound recording industries
- Museums, parks and historical sites
Major Employers
A few representative major employers of photographers in Colorado include:
- Colorado White Water Photo (Commercial Photography)
- Rich Clarkson and Associates (Commercial Photography)
- Waldrons Photography (Commercial Photography)
- Westphal West (Commercial Photography)
- Passport Application and Photo (Photographic Studios, Portrait)
- Imagetek (Photographic Studios, Portrait)
- Mountain Photo (Photographic Studios, Portrait)
- Andrae Michaels National (Photographic Studios, Portrait)
- Lifetouch (Photographic Studios, Portrait)
- Prestige Portraits (Photographic Studios, Portrait)
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Spotlight Colorado Schools Related to This Career
- Locations: Denver
- Programs: 7 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
- Degrees: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma
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Study from Anywhere at Online Schools Related to This Career
- Programs: 3 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
- Degrees: Coursework, Diploma