What They Didn`t Teach You in Photo School

What They Didn't Teach You In Photo School: What you actually need to know to succeed in the industry

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 208
Date of Release: 2015

What They Didn’t Teach You In Photo School is the essential, no-nonsense guide for photographers who want to turn their skills into a real, sustainable career. This book isn’t about camera settings or lighting diagrams—it’s about learning how to be a working photographer in the real world.

Drawing on years of experience in commercial, editorial, and lifestyle photography, Demetrius Fordham shares the hard-earned lessons rarely taught in classrooms. From landing the right internships and assistant roles to building a standout portfolio, acing interviews, managing clients, and setting up your own professional practice, this book covers what actually matters once you step into the industry.

Visually striking and thoughtfully designed, the book is illustrated throughout with Demetrius’s own duotone photography, with bold typography that appeals to visual thinkers. Compact and practical, it’s an inspiring handbook for students, emerging photographers, and creatives ready to make photography pay.

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