Getting started in photography

Within the photographic sector you could be looking at a wide range of occupations.

Keep up-to-date with the industry

Below are some key resources to help you research opportunities available. The knowledge gained through your research may help you to target your applications and will help when preparing for interviews.

• The British Institute of Professional Photography – The qualifying and governing body of professional photography.
• The Association of Photographers – A leading professional association, their website has a news section as well as contract advice for freelancers and a JobShop advertising current vacancies.
• British Journal of Photography – The online edition providing topical content, including news articles, informational resources, community galleries, forums and comment tools.
• ScreenSkills – Industry body which supports skills and training for people and businesses working in the creative industries.
• Creative Review – Monthly publication covering advertising, design and visual culture.
• Creative Boom – Online magazine and network community that aims to celebrate, inspire and support the creative industries throughout the UK and the rest of the world.
• CreateBritain Create a Profile for peers, fans and business opportunities to find you. The site brings many aspects of the creative industries together into an easy to navigate, highly relevant space.
• 'a space' arts is an organisation that supports and inspires artists, audiences and communities through an ambitious programme of exhibitions, artist resources, opportunities, and by culturally reanimating lost spaces with arts and heritage.
• Dribbble The world’s destination for design. We’re on a mission to build the world’s best community for creatives to share, grow, and get hired.