Brain Food: Earning Curve - Photography

Mark Getty, chairman, Getty Images, earnings ('03) £330k

Helmut Newton, Sie Kommen print, at auction £64.3k

Mario Testino, day rate, £33.3k

Top UK photographer, editorial, per day, up to £1,000

Experienced photolab technician p.a., up to £35k

Snapper, Wales on Sunday, p.a. £13k-£18k

Photographer's assistant, p.a. £10k