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Job Description

Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects, using digital or film cameras and equipment. May develop negatives or use computer software to produce finished images and prints. Includes scientific photographers, aerial photographers, and photojournalists.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 27-4021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 42,640.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 20.00
Currently, there are 48,660 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Photographers”.

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Tasks for “Underwater Photographer”

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

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Tablet computers
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Digital still cameras
Computer inkjet printers
Graduated neutral density GND filters
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Sound blimps
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Telephoto lenses
Image enlargers
Snoots
Camera cleaning brushes
Negative proofers
Lamp reflectors
Softboxes
Dimmers
Wide angle lenses
Camera flash attachments
Rapid photo print washers
Dye sublimation printers
Zoom lenses
Focus assists
Computer laser printers
Ring flashes
Electric print dryers
Laptop computers
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Global positioning system GPS devices
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Force film washers
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Optical viewfinders
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Film drying cabinets
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Darkroom timers
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Incident light meters
Bubble machines
Board reflectors
Macro lenses
Flash memory data storage devices
Studio strobe flashes
White balancing lens filters
Fog machines
Mobile adapters
Digital photo printers
Darkroom thermometers

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