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Visual and Performing Arts

Photography

AA/AS AS CA SC

Do you love expressing yourself through images and video? From beginning to advanced classes, get the skills you need to become a successful photographer. Study traditional and digital photography and studio lighting. Learn how to run a photography business. And, build a portfolio to showcase your talent.

Degrees and Certificates in Photography

Put Your Mind to It

Following graduation, Photography majors work in many fields, including teaching, commercial photography, videography or fine art photography. Find jobs as portrait photographers, wedding photographers, sports photographers, architectural photographers, freelance photographers, or high school or college photography teachers.

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What really distinguishes our program is that everyone who teaches in it has been part of the photographic industry. We know the ins-and-outs of how to make a business run, and we are passionate about teaching our students those very skills... There's a very intentional focus on preparing students for actually running their own business because most photographers actually are self-employed. Randy Snook, Photography Department Chair and Instructor

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Division of Liberal Arts

Rocklin

Building W, Room 107

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