Digital photography uses the most recent advances in cameras to take the best quality pictures possible. Companies are constantly devising more efficient ways of taking pictures and putting them straight onto your computer. From there you can print them on special picture paper and start your own company! OK, well maybe it's not that simple, but if you're up on the technology, you're definitely on your way to knowing all you need to know to begin your career.

And, for those who successfully pursue a digital photography career, the "say cheese" smiles are endless, as are the positions available. A digital photographer can work for a larger company or freelance for themselves and create their own hours. Working for a company, however, tends to have a bit more stability, especially with respect to income.

It is expected with the large increase of digital equipment that digital photography will increase rapidly and eventually replace photography produced through developing services. Also, with the increase in production of digital cameras, the price of that equipment will continue to fall.

The best way to break into the industry is with a keen sense of creativity, uniqueness, and experience, which can be obtained at a college or university with photography classes.

So if you're interested in taking pictures digitally and staying current with the latest technology, then a career in digital photography might be perfect for you.