Photographer
Rhianydd P.7
Tasks
Some tasks you might need to do in this job are:
- Enhance, retouch, & resize photographs and negatives, using airbrushing & other techniques.
- Take pictures of individuals, families, and small groups, either in a studio or on location.
- Review sets of photographs to select the best work.
- Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.
- Set up, mount, or install photographic equipment and cameras.
Working Conditions
Some working conditions you might come acroos in this job are:
- Some photographers work a 5-day, 40-hour week.
- Dangerous surroundings.
- You might have to travel to a location.
- You might work in your on studio.
- If you have self-employment you have flexable scheduling.
Eve Arnold said:
“If a photographer cares about the people before the lens and is compassionate, much is given. It is the photographer, not the camera, that is the instrument.”
Degree Necessary and Salary
- For this career, you will need a college degree in photography or in a field related to the industry.
- The yearly salary range in Colorado is $17,790 to $58,910