Howard Schatzberg • Howard Schatzberg is a second-generation equine photographer. Howie (as most everyone calls him) has been photographing horses for over 30 years, following in the footsteps of his well-known father Jack. Howie began shooting with his father at the age of 15. The first horse show Howie shot was a hunter/jumper show in southern California. Shooting hunters and jumpers was the beginning of the diversity that Jack encouraged Howie to maintain.
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Howard Schatzberg
• Howard Schatzberg is a second-generation equine photographer. Howie (as most everyone calls him) has been photographing horses for over 30 years, following in the footsteps of his well-known father
Jack. Howie began shooting with his father at the age of 15. The first horse show Howie shot was a
hunter/jumper show in southern California. Shooting hunters and jumpers was the beginning of the
diversity that Jack encouraged Howie to maintain.
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• You make (on average) $28,490 a year or $13.70 hourly• You will have to working with clients to discuss the
images they require and how they want to use them seeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities communicating with photographic subjects, putting them at ease, encouraging them and directing them Etc.
Homage
• Why did you choose this person to homage? Because I have looked up to him for a while, I see
him at horse shows and have always wished I could take pictures like him.
Samples
Interview Prep, Answer these questions:
• Why do you want to be a photographer?I enjoy doing it and would love to make money doing what I love.• Explain to us what you know and why you are interested in this specific type of photography.I like this kind of photography because I love being around horses and I love capturing moments between
people and their horses. • What makes you stand out as a photographer among your peers?I stand out because not many people take pictures of horses. • What important trends do you see in the photographic industry?Photography is not a growth industry, traditional photography markets will decline drastically and
cameras will get better.• Tell us some of your weaknesses.I don’t always know how to tell people to pose. • How important is technology in your field? How do you plan to implement it?Very, cameras are getting more and more technical, so I will continue to learn new ways to use them. • What are your long-range goals?To make money doing photography. • How successful have you been so far?I have made a decent amount of money and have been published in a few magazines. • What answers did you get from your professional?He gave me lots of good information and offered to help me whenever I need.