Photography Internships

Why a Photography Internship Abroad is Right for You

Gaining a profound understanding of photography within a global context is pivotal for your long-term career success. Our international Photography internships are crafted to broaden your horizons while equipping you with vital professional skills. We tailor our internships abroad to align perfectly with your existing experience, educational background, and future aspirations.

We advocate for a hands-on approach, urging employers to minimize “administrative tasks” and instead provide you with engaging and impactful projects. As a Photography intern, you may find yourself immersed in diverse responsibilities, including client relations, photoshoot set-up, managing equipment, editing, and more. Photography remains one of our most popular and sought-after career fields, with internship opportunities available at the majority of our locations.

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Advantages of a Photography Internship with AIFS Abroad

Stand out to employers with international photography work experience
Professional development including interview coaching and career readiness program
Guaranteed placement in a full-time internship
Apply with two career fields, not just Photography
Customize your internship
Academic credit through AIFS Abroad or your home university

Photography Internship Placement Examples

AIFS Abroad has an excellent history of matching talented interns with top tier international companies. Our placement team is dedicated to finding the right employers for our interns based on their chosen career fields, skills, and interests. The following are just a few examples of internship placements that may be available.

Photography and Social Media Internship with Irish Digital Magazine

This magazine is Ireland's most distinctive and indispensable publication. For over 30 years, they have consistently rattled the cages of Irish society and broken exciting new ground in contemporary journalism. With an abiding commitment to music at its core, it remains the essential guide to rock, pop, dance, and all the best in contemporary music.

Intern tasks may include:
– Photographing live music & events
– Digitizing and retouching archive photos
– Photoshoots with people who will be interviewed in the magazine
– Taking commercial photos of shops, restaurants, and their owners for articles and adverts in the magazine
– Working with the marketing team on social media promotions
– Uploading content for the website

Assistant and Styling Internship with Fashion Photography Studio

This studio is a new concept of the fashion photographers studio: rental equipment, video, production, marketing, fashion stylist., makeup service, model service. All in one to make the difference! Created by professional photographers and with over 10 years of experience, it can satisfy any professional request.

Intern tasks may include:

– Editing videos/photos
– Providing assistance with video & photoshoots (lighting, etc.)
– Assisting with studio upkeep and ensuring that it's a welcoming environment

Photography Internship with Communications Company

Spring 2027

12 weeks From $11,990

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Earn Credit For Your Internship Abroad

AIFS Abroad’s international internship program is designed to complement your college degree. You can earn college credits through your home institution, our school of record, or specific location-based opportunities.

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How it Works

Step 1

Apply

Submit your application and start working with your Admissions Counselor. We will have an interview to learn about your career goals, educational background, and location preferences to ensure that you are a good candidate to intern abroad.

Step 2

Accept

Once your interview and application are complete, you’ll be cleared to apply. Your Admissions Counselor and our Placement Team will determine if we’re able to match you with a great host employer in your chosen destination. If accepted, this means we can guarantee you an internship within your career field.

Step 3

Enroll

After acceptance, the next step is to simply enroll into the program with your initial deposit to secure your spot. Enrolling means you have officially decided to join the program and take on the challenge and thrill of living and becoming an intern abroad in a new city!

Step 4

Prepare

Before you arrive in your host city, you will work one-on-one with your Program Advisor. They work with you on professional development, career advising and make sure you are ready to move and intern in your new home.

Step 5

Interview

We will start the match-making process and narrow down employers to a select few that you would be a great fit for. You’ll have a Skype or phone interview before you leave, so they can get to know you, and you can get to know them. If everything goes well, then your internship is confirmed! You’ll know where you’ll be interning and the role you’ll be walking into before you hop on the plane.

Step 6

Arrive

When you’ve arrived in your city, you will meet the Location Coordinator and the other interns at your housing. Your internship will start soon after you’ve arrived and there will be social events and excursions throughout the course of your program. We strive to give you the independence you want with all the support and resources you need to be successful during your travel and internship.

Getting started is simple! In just a few steps, you’ll be on your way to building your resume and gaining critical hands-on experience. 

Note: The vast majority of our internship placements are unpaid.

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