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How to Become a Great Photo Editor
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Great photography is incredibly important to any magazine. In fact, some magazines are all about the photo, so the job of the photo editor is not only more demanding and more important, but it's also more exciting than ever before. The most successful photo editors combine creativity, organization, business savvy, and people skills to get the photo that makes the reader stop, buy the magazine, and read the article. This course will teach you everything you need to know to be one of the top photo editors in the industry. We'll discuss how photo editors fit into the bigger picture of both the magazine and photo industry. Learn why photo departments are different from magazine to magazine, how what you do depends on where you work, and why some magazines don't have a photo editor at all. Learn how to look for staff jobs, how to successfully market yourself as a freelancer, and how to read the trades to figure out when there might be a photo editor opening. In this seminar you will learn: | ||
Instructor BioSusan Isaak Wahl's Courses No courses available at this time.  Testimonials This seminar is great for anyone in the industry or wanting to get in the industry. She was an excellent speaker and made me even more determined to be a photo editor one day! -- Cassandre Pallas"Susan was a great speaker and really knew the industry. She gave real world advice coming from years in the industry and didn't baby her students with the basics. She gave a down to earth view of the profession and how to break in and stay on top of your game. She was personable, inspiring and extremely informative." -- Christina Soto "The course was fabulous! Susan said things that made so much sense, and she said things that I have experienced first-hand. The course has made me take a look at where I'm working now, and why I'm not fulfilled at my present position." -- Robin Fadool, photo editor, Oxford University Press "Susan's seminar was very enjoyable and informative. She covered all the basic skills and terms a photo editor needs to use daily. I highly recommend this class for anyone that has an interest in becoming a photo editor or who would like to learn more about the role photography plays in magazines." -- Tania Elyseu "Susan used her experience and knowledge in the industry to offer valuable information, helpful tips, and expert advice. She was also very personable and friendly. I definitely recommend her class for anyone looking to break into the magazine and photo industry!" -- Denise Cubbins, assistant photo editor, World Wrestling Entertainment "Susan shared her knowledge in a personable way, like she was speaking to a group of friends. I really appreciated the insider tips to get ahead that she included; things that not very many people know. I would love to take another class with her." -- Susan Sheeran "Susan was bright and immediately engaging. She was thoroughly knowledgeable on the subject and kept the evening moving along. She came prepared with real-world information rather than pie-in-the-sky abstractions. Susan rocked." -- Jeffrey Fuller |
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