AI Assistant for 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.

Medium Preparation Needed

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus according to a combination of factors, such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed.(Core task)
  • 2Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.(Core task)
  • 3Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.(Core task)
  • 4Transfer photographs to computers for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission.(Core task)
  • 5Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment, such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments.(Core task)
  • 6Manipulate and enhance scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software.(Core task)
  • 7Take pictures of individuals, families, and small groups, either in studio or on location.(Core task)
  • 8Enhance, retouch, and resize photographs and negatives, using airbrushing and other techniques.(Core task)
  • 9Test equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in good working order.(Core task)
  • 10Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Active Listening
Speaking
Service Orientation
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge Areas

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageCommunications and MediaFine ArtsProduction and Processing

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Adobe AcrobatAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopApple macOSFacebook

Other Tools

Adobe Photoshop LightroomApple Final Cut ProBlinkbidCradoc fotoBizEmail softwareGenbookGoogle Drive

Daily Work Activities

Working with Computers
Thinking Creatively
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Selling or Influencing Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Scheduling Work and Activities

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