Description

Photography internships come in three tracks:

Track One focuses on placement with an established photographer. This is roughly an apprenticeship wherein the intern has the opportunity to learn the trade from an established professional. Typically this is with a photography studio that does work in the community handling weddings, family portraits, school portraits, sporting events etc.

Track Two is a placement with a newspaper or magazine staff that needs someone with enough experience to be able take photos in the field without direct supervision and can serve as a photographer in residence. Intern may accompany writer or researcher to different sporting, social, or political events and will shoot images of the events for later publication.

Track Three is a placement with one of our established internship hosts in social services, arts, environmental and other fields. Job duties will include photographing the daily happenings of the organization with the intent of creating a portfolio for the organization to use for marketing purposes.

Typically photos are included on websites, in photo albums, and for print advertising used by the organization.

Job Duties
1) Assist photographer in studio and field
2) Photograph sports, news, social events
3) Create a media portfolio for an organization
4) Edit and arrange photographs
5) Assist in creating a social media presence
6) Upload images to websites/facebook etc.
7) Organize slide shows
8) Prepare galleries
9) Photoshop editing

Highlights

* Work one on one with Dr. David Adams, a cultural anthropologist and respected author
* Academic credit available
* Letter of Recommendation on completion.
* Career and academic advising available

Qualifications

In your brief letter of intent on the I.C.E. Application form, please be sure to indicate the source of your interest in this position, what you hope to contribute to the program indicated, and what you hope to learn or experience through your internship - this letter of intent will be distributed to internship providers. In addition, be sure to submit a resume or acceptable equivalent indicating any relevant knowledge or skills.

* Applicants must be 18 years old or older.
* We accept GAP YEAR students through college graduates
* Positive attitude
* 20 - 40 hours per week

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 1,895 and up

Program Fees Include:

Housing, Internship setup, Airport pickup, Pre-trip reader, Office support

Salary/Pay

Unpaid positions. We charge a fee to set up the internship and provide housing.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

7 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Institute for Cultural Ecology's Mission Statement

The Institute for Cultural Ecology was founded on the conviction that visits to exotic destinations imply a commitment to cultural sensitivity and environmental stewardship. Our programs match the interests, academic goals, and passions of the participant to premier host organizations and researchers. Once you connect with a place and its people, they become a part of you. Forever.

Year Founded

1999