photography

Duties and Responsibilities: 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. Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors. Determine desired images and picture composition; and select and adjust subjects, equipment, and lightning to achieve desired effects. Develop and print exposed film, using chemicals, touch-up tools, and developing and printing equipment, or send film to photofinishing laboratories for processing. Enhance, retouch, and resize photographs and negatives, using airbrushing and other techniques.

Salary: $31,710

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Demand or Need for Profession: 

• artistic and creative ability
• technical ability with a wide range of photographic equipment and technology
• a keen eye for detail
• good communication and people skills
• good time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines

Reflection: This career does interest me because I like taking pictures. Also it seems like a good fun job to have. Also you get to meet new people and learn how to take good pictures with the right angles. I also like art and creativity which is good for this career.