Photographer
- Capture moments and tell stories through the lens of a camera.
- Create impactful images that evoke emotions and inspire change.
- Explore diverse subjects, from bustling cities to serene landscapes.
💰 Earn $40K-$104K
📚 High School Diploma or GED
Overview
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.Scoop
High School Diploma or GED
Good (Increasing by 1-5%)
Day-to-Day
- 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.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Working with my hands
- Being creative or artistic
You are skilled in 💫
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Having freedom
- Personal relationships
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Photographer
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