description
Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists.
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details
Currently Employed:
790
Projected Annual Job Openings:
130
Typical Hourly Wage:
$27.63 - $46.48
Typical Annual Salary:
$57,460 - $96,670
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
1 to 12 months on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus according to a combination of factors, such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed.
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Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.
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Transfer photographs to computers for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission.
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Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.
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Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment, such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments.
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Manipulate and enhance scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software.
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Take pictures of individuals, families, and small groups, either in studio or on location.
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Enhance, retouch, and resize photographs and negatives, using airbrushing and other techniques.
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Test equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in good working order.
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Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Camera flashes or lighting
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Camera lens
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Camera lens filter
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Contact printer
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Photography light reflector
Technology:
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Accounting software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Graphics or photo imaging software
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Video creation and editing software
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Web page creation and editing software
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