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