27-4021.00Apprenticeship

Photographers

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.

Career Cluster:Arts, Entertainment, & Design
Job Family:Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
Job Zone:Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
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Technology Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe After EffectsApple macOSFacebookIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordAdobe AcrobatWordPress

Key Tasks

  • 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.
  • Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.
  • Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.
  • Transfer photographs to computers for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission.
  • Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment, such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments.
  • Manipulate and enhance scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software.
  • Take pictures of individuals, families, and small groups, either in studio or on location.
  • Enhance, retouch, and resize photographs and negatives, using airbrushing and other techniques.
  • Test equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in good working order.
  • Perform general office duties, such as scheduling appointments, keeping books, and ordering supplies.
  • Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas.
  • Review sets of photographs to select the best work.
  • Set up, mount, or install photographic equipment and cameras.
  • Determine project goals, locations, and equipment needs by studying assignments and consulting with clients or advertising staff.
  • Select and assemble equipment and required background properties, according to subjects, materials, and conditions.
  • Perform maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment working properly.
  • Direct activities of workers setting up photographic equipment.
  • Send film to photofinishing laboratories for processing.
  • Develop visual aids and charts for use in lectures or to present evidence in court.
  • Load and unload film.
  • Engage in research to develop new photographic procedures and materials.
  • Mount, frame, laminate, or lacquer finished photographs.
  • Write photograph captions.
  • Set up photographic exhibitions for the purpose of displaying and selling work.
  • Produce computer-readable, digital images from film, using flatbed scanners and photofinishing laboratories.
  • Employ a variety of specialized photographic materials and techniques, including infrared and ultraviolet films, macro photography, photogrammetry and sensitometry.
  • License the use of photographs through stock photo agencies.
  • Develop and print exposed film, using chemicals, touch-up tools, and developing and printing equipment.
  • Operate drones to capture aerial photographs and videos, following all regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Speaking
69%
Active Listening
69%
Service Orientation
56%
Reading Comprehension
53%
Active Learning
53%
Social Perceptiveness
53%
Complex Problem Solving
53%
Monitoring
53%
Critical Thinking
53%
Judgment and Decision Making
53%
Coordination
50%
Time Management
50%
Persuasion
47%
Writing
47%
Instructing
47%
Learning Strategies
47%
Management of Personnel Resources
44%
Negotiation
44%
Operations Analysis
44%
Operations Monitoring
41%
Systems Analysis
38%
Quality Control Analysis
38%
Systems Evaluation
35%
Operation and Control
31%
Equipment Selection
31%
Troubleshooting
28%
Mathematics
25%
Management of Material Resources
22%
Equipment Maintenance
22%
Technology Design
22%
Science
19%
Programming
16%
Management of Financial Resources
16%
Repairing
13%
Installation
10%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
92%
Sales and Marketing
87%
Computers and Electronics
80%
Administration and Management
72%
Communications and Media
68%
English Language
68%
Fine Arts
64%
Production and Processing
63%
Administrative
61%
Psychology
59%
Economics and Accounting
57%
Education and Training
46%
Design
44%
Personnel and Human Resources
43%
Telecommunications
37%
Mathematics
34%
Engineering and Technology
32%
Public Safety and Security
32%
Mechanical
29%
Law and Government
29%
Sociology and Anthropology
26%
Transportation
25%
Physics
23%
Philosophy and Theology
14%
Therapy and Counseling
14%
History and Archeology
13%
Foreign Language
13%
Chemistry
13%
Building and Construction
12%
Geography
10%
Biology
5%
Food Production
3%
Medicine and Dentistry
2%

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Abilities

Near Vision
75%
Far Vision
72%
Visualization
72%
Oral Expression
72%
Originality
72%
Oral Comprehension
66%
Visual Color Discrimination
66%
Problem Sensitivity
60%
Fluency of Ideas
56%
Written Comprehension
56%
Speech Clarity
56%
Deductive Reasoning
53%
Category Flexibility
53%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
50%
Speech Recognition
50%
Flexibility of Closure
50%
Inductive Reasoning
50%
Information Ordering
50%
Written Expression
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Manual Dexterity
50%
Finger Dexterity
47%
Control Precision
47%
Depth Perception
44%
Multilimb Coordination
44%
Time Sharing
44%
Perceptual Speed
44%
Reaction Time
38%
Speed of Closure
35%
Rate Control
35%
Trunk Strength
31%
Wrist-Finger Speed
28%
Extent Flexibility
25%
Static Strength
25%
Mathematical Reasoning
25%
Glare Sensitivity
25%
Memorization
25%
Response Orientation
25%
Number Facility
25%
Spatial Orientation
22%
Gross Body Equilibrium
22%
Gross Body Coordination
22%
Hearing Sensitivity
19%
Auditory Attention
19%
Stamina
19%
Dynamic Strength
19%
Peripheral Vision
16%
Night Vision
16%
Explosive Strength
6%
Speed of Limb Movement
6%
Sound Localization
3%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%

Work Activities

Working with Computers
92%
Thinking Creatively
90%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
86%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
83%
Selling or Influencing Others
82%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
80%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
77%
Scheduling Work and Activities
77%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
77%
Performing Administrative Activities
76%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
76%
Getting Information
74%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
69%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
65%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
65%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
64%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
64%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
63%
Coaching and Developing Others
61%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
61%
Performing General Physical Activities
60%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
59%
Handling and Moving Objects
57%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
57%
Documenting/Recording Information
56%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
56%
Training and Teaching Others
56%
Processing Information
55%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
54%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
53%
Developing and Building Teams
52%
Analyzing Data or Information
49%
Controlling Machines and Processes
46%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
43%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
41%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
39%
Assisting and Caring for Others
35%
Staffing Organizational Units
33%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
28%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
26%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
16%

Work Context

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

99%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

97%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

86%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

86%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

83%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

81%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

79%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

77%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

73%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

73%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

73%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

71%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

71%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

63%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

62%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

59%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

59%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

58%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

58%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

57%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

57%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

57%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

51%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

51%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

49%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

48%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

46%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

44%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

43%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

39%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

38%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

36%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

36%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

36%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

35%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

32%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

32%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

29%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

27%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

25%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

24%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

22%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

21%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

20%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

18%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

14%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

11%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

11%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

10%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

9%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

8%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

8%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

8%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

7%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

7%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

4%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

1%

Education

Some college, no degree

27%

High school diploma or equivalent

18%

Post-secondary certificate

14%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

75

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

70

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

41

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

22

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

22

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

14

Work Styles

Innovation
79%
Attention to Detail
68%
Dependability
64%
Adaptability
55%
Perseverance
55%
Initiative
53%
Achievement Orientation
51%
Integrity
51%
Self-Confidence
50%
Stress Tolerance
44%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
44%
Intellectual Curiosity
39%
Cooperation
31%
Self-Control
31%
Social Orientation
30%
Cautiousness
28%
Optimism
25%
Sincerity
25%
Empathy
18%
Leadership Orientation
14%

Work Values

Independence
67%
Relationships
61%
Achievement
56%
Recognition
45%
Working Conditions
42%
Support
28%

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