Commercial Photography

What you'll learn

Turn your creativity into commercial impact with this Commercial Photography microcredential, using smart phones and/or digital cameras. This three-course microcredential focuses on creating professional, market-ready images using studio lighting, editing software, and real-world content strategies. You will study technique, use the latest software, and study commercial content strategies so that you can produce polished, brand-ready photography that stands out in today's visual marketplace. This microcredential is a great way to move a personal passion for photography into a career or for existing professionals to add in-demand skills. Successful completion of this microcredential readies you to continue your education, and depending on the depth of your portfolio, prepares you to apply for entry to mid-level jobs including assistant photographer, associate photographer, e-commerce or product photographer, or studio assistant. This microcredential is relevant for entrepreneurs, small business owners, or existing professionals in any industry being asked to contribute to web, social media, and marketing projects.

A face to face microcredential from Onondaga Community College (10 credits). Registration is completed with Onondaga Community College.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

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What you can earn

Skills covered

Career outlook

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Funding opportunities

You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.