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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 27-4021.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Capture high-quality images that meet client specifications.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Set up photographic equipment

    Prepare and install cameras, lighting, and other necessary gear for the shoot.

  2. 2

    Adjust camera settings

    Modify apertures, shutter speeds, and focus based on lighting and subject conditions.

  3. 3

    Take photographs

    Capture images of individuals or groups in studio or on location.

  4. 4

    Edit and enhance images

    Use software to manipulate and improve photographs for final presentation.

  5. 5

    Archive and transmit images

    Transfer edited photos to computers for storage and electronic sharing.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopApple macOSFacebookIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordWordPress

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.