How important is taking chemistry in school to become a photographer?

[Dorlas]

I was wondering. I was given the choice to take chemistry or take physics next year. I would rather take physics, however should I take chemistry so that I could become a photographer when I grow up? How important is chemistry in photography? Would chemistry help my career?

[Lettie]

Doubtful. Especially in the digital realm. I'm studying photography and I've never even had to take a science class (at least since graduating from high school). It might be helpful if you want to create concoctions in the dark room, but I doubt even then it's very important, or even helpful.

[Nuneth]

Physics is probably better, there is the optics section which would relate to your fireld of interest. However if you are not going to be a digital photographer, you may want to take one chemistry class.