Check out news photography careers

Newspapers are always looking for that special photo not only for the front page but the inside pages, the sports pages and even the advertising pages. One way to get a photography position with a newspaper is to start out freelancing. Taking photos of car accidents, children playing in the park or community events will help fill the pages with interesting shots. Take a few and visit with the editor of your local newspaper and see if she is interested in buying some of your shots or even sending you on assignments.

I recommend: Look for news photography job listings online at Journalism Jobs or Media Bistro.

Work wedding photography jobs

There are many aspects to taking wedding portraits that go way beyond the traditional posed photos. Day-in-the-life and wedding portraits have become popular as have as journalistic portraits. These are usually done outside of the studio, which makes the cost for the shoot to the photographer much less since he will use natural light and simple props.

I recommend: Learn many aspects of photography at Photo Net. Shutter Mom offers day-in-the-life kits for photographing children.

Find real estate photography positions

Real estate companies often pay top dollar to a photographer who can make a house sparkle in its catalog. Many times corporations as well as insurance companies will also need real estate photographers. Start small by asking local real estate and insurance companies if you could take some photos for them. This will gain you some experience that is invaluable to move on to bigger jobs.

I recommend: To find real estate photography employment, visit Contracted Work  or Get Photography Jobs to check out the listings.

Break into fashion photography jobs

If the glitzy, glamorous life-style of the fashion industry appeals to you, then fashion photography may be just the photographic job for you. Build your portfolio by practicing your photography on people you know or local beauty pageant contestants or aspiring models. Not only will they be able to build their portfolios, you will too.

I recommend: Read the tips from the high-fashion gurus at Fashion Net. Look through websites of professional fashion photographers, such as Richard Warren and Marco Tenaglia for inspiration.

Find magazine photography job opportunities

The magazine industry is more difficult to break into than the newspaper industry. However, magazine editors are always on the lookout for those outstanding photos. Many times before landing that magazine photography job, you need a portfolio filled with photos similar to what that magazine usually publishes. You'll probably have to freelance for the editor before she'll consider hiring you. Read the guidelines carefully before you submit a photo to an editor. If you don't follow the guidelines, then the chances of your photos being published are slim to none. Try to get into that editor's head and figure out what he wants in a photo. Thumbing through and studying various photos in the magazine you're targeting will also help you get a handle on what types of shots the editor likes.

I recommend: Photographers Market lists comprehensive information about the photography submission guidelines of major publishers and other markets. Some of the magazines include National Geographic and Parade Magazine.