Extracurriculars for a Career in Photography
Photographers capture images for art, news, events, and brands. Photography programs, yearbook staff, and photo contests help high schoolers develop their eye and build a portfolio.
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Programs for a Career in Photography
Why it fits: Photography is an explicit submission category judged by industry professionals on technical skill and originality.
Why it fits: Photography portfolios are competitively evaluated and winners receive grants and professional development opportunities.
Why it fits: Photography is explicitly listed as one of the accepted artistic mediums in the competition.
Why it fits: Program emphasizes visual art creation and documentation of finished work, core to photography practice.
Why it fits: Photo contest category directly builds portfolio and recognition in outdoor and nature photography.
Why it fits: Photography workshops teach students visual composition and photography techniques through direct projects.
Why it fits: Dedicated photography programs in multiple countries provide hands-on experience capturing diverse landscapes and cultures.
Why it fits: Visual arts curriculum includes coursework in photography and visual disciplines taught by practicing artists.
Why it fits: Program encourages exploration of visual arts creation with professional guidance applicable to photography practice.
Why it fits: Program recognizes outstanding visual arts students and features their artwork in national publications and exhibitions.
Why it fits: Workshop explicitly includes photography instruction and hands-on practice capturing images.
Why it fits: Photography course combined with creative writing teaches students to use images and text together to tell visual stories.
Why it fits: Elective options in sports photography and fashion photography build specialized photography expertise.
Why it fits: Students develop photography skills by capturing and composing images for contest submission.