Curious About a Career in Photography? Join Our Online Certificate Q&A!

Are you passionate about photography and considering it as a career path? Join our online Q&A session to learn more about our Professional Certificate in Photography: 30-week online program in Lens-based Storytelling. This is your chance to ask questions, meet our instructors, and get a feel for what studying photography with us is like. Whether you're a beginner or looking to advance your skills, this event is for you! Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore your creative passion. Learn more about this amazing new online program below.

Your Path to a Career in Photography & Short-Form Film Starts Here

Online. In Real-time.

The Online Professional Certificate in Photography at Maine Media College equips you with the technical, creative, and business skills needed to thrive in lens-based media arts. Our fully online program prepares you for careers working as a freelance photographer, content creator, short-form filmmaker, and other media arts professions. With real-world project guidance, expert feedback, and a focus on portfolio development and networking, you’ll graduate ready to turn your passion into a successful career.

About the Program

Turn Your Passion for Lens-Based Storytelling into a Career

The online Professional Certificate in Photography at Maine Media College is designed for aspiring photographers and short-form filmmakers who want to master the technical, creative, and business skills required for success in the media arts. This fully online program combines expert instruction, hands-on projects, and intensive critiques to help you develop a comprehensive portfolio and build your career in visual storytelling.

Students gain proficiency in both still and motion media, using industry-standard software such as Adobe Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and InDesign, as well as develop key professional skills such as audio recording, lighting techniques, and project management. By the end of the program, you’ll be prepared to pursue freelance work, commercial and editorial assignments, or roles in lens-based media companies.

Learn more about the program.

Potential Professions

This program gives you the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a variety of exciting and creative careers in the media arts industry.

• Freelance Photographer: Work with clients on editorial, commercial, and lifestyle photography projects.
• Commercial Photographer: Specialize in product photography, fashion, real estate, and advertising.
• Documentary Filmmaker: Create long-form documentary projects that explore real-world subjects, narratives, and social issues.
• Content Creator: Develop visual content for social media platforms, websites, or marketing campaigns.
• Video Editor: Edit and produce videos for film, television, or online media, including color grading, audio editing, and motion graphics.
• Photo Editor: Work in editorial, media, or marketing organizations, curating and editing images for publication or digital platforms.
• Lighting Director: Specialize in lighting for photography or film, including commercial shoots, documentaries, and feature films.
• Sound Designer: Capture and edit audio for video projects, documentaries, commercials, and more.
• Creative Director: Lead visual storytelling for brands, marketing agencies, or media companies.
• Social Media Manager: Create and manage visual content for social media marketing, driving engagement and brand awareness.

Learn more about potential career outcomes for this program.

Who Should Attend This Q&A?

This program is ideal for:

• Aspiring photographers, filmmakers, and media creators looking to enhance their technical, creative, and professional skills.
• Individuals interested in building a professional portfolio that can lead to freelance work or positions with media arts companies.
• Artists who want to explore the intersection of visual storytelling and business, preparing for a career in the competitive world of commercial and editorial media.
• Mid-career professionals pursuing a career change.
• Professionals seeking to develop a versatile skillset in both still photography and film production, and who want to take their creative work to the next level.

Who is Maine Media College?

For over 50 years, we’ve led the way in photography education, nurturing thousands of visual storytellers at our coastal campus. Now, our fully online Professional Certificate in Photography brings that same world-class instruction straight to your screen—no travel required. Join our live Q&A to learn how Maine Media can help turn your passion into a profession!

View our current offering of Online & On-Campus Photography Workshops.

Renowned photographer Paul Caponigro, teaching a group of Maine Media students in the summer of 1974.

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