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Request InformationPhotographers see the world differently. Yes, a photo is worth a thousand words, but it’s also a unique moment in time that a professional photographer can capture with trained skills. Use of lighting, positioning, color, texture, patterns, surroundings, and every little detail is intentional. Photos that touch people are everywhere from living rooms to public social media posts for millions to see. Make the best ones yours!
Creative, passionate, detail-oriented, people pleasers make some of the best professional photographers. They want clients to be happy, and that comes from affordable, in-depth skills that make you a master of your trade, not just a point-and-shoot button pusher. Ridgewater College will get you there through comprehensive, hands-on, practical coursework applied to a professional studio and real-world experiences. Check out our Ridgewater College Photography Facebook page to see student artwork highlights and how proud we are of our graduates.
As you become an expert in commercial and portrait photography and editing, the classmate friendships you’ll make will complement the personal attention you’ll get at Ridgewater. Quality results – that’s our focus!
Potential Careers for Graduates | Entry Level Annual Wage 2018 | Median Annual Wage 2018 | Projected Growth Rate 2016-2026 | Projected Regional Job Openings 2016-2026 |
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Photographers | Not available | $52,728 | 1,376 | |
Technical Photographers | $46,873 | $52,201 | Not available | Not available |
Title | Credits | Location |
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Professional Photography AAS Degree | 60 credits | Online w/optional in-person labs |
Professional Photography Diploma | 64 credits | Online w/optional in-person labs |
Professional Photography Certificate | 29 credits | Online w/optional in-person labs |
Title | Credits | Location |
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Professional Photography AAS Degree | 60 credits | Willmar |
Professional Photography Diploma | 64 credits | Willmar |
Professional Photography Certificate | 29 credits | Willmar |
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