Overview
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Description
Photographers operate still cameras to photograph people, events, scenes, materials, products and other subjects. They are employed by photographic studios, newspapers, magazines, museums and government, or they may be self-employed.
Job Titles
- Aerial photographer
- Chief photographer
- Commercial photographer
- Evidence photographer – forensic
- Fashion photographer
- Finish photographer
- Forensic photographer
- Industrial photographer
- Medical photographer
- Multimedia photographer
- News photographer
- Photographer
- Photography supervisor
- Photomicrographer
- Portrait photographer
- Racetrack finish photographer
- Retoucher – photography
- Scientific photographer
- Still photographer
- Street photographer
- Wildlife photographer
Main Duties
- Study requirements of a particular assignment and decide on type of camera, film, lighting and background accessories to be used
- Determine picture composition, make technical adjustments to equipment and photograph subject
- May operate scanners to transfer photographic images to computers
- May operate computers to manipulate photographic images
- May adapt existing photographic images and create new digitized images to be included in multimedia/new media products
- May use delicate instruments, such as optical microscopes attached to cameras
- May process exposed film
- May use airbrush, computer or other techniques to retouch negatives
- May operate unmanned aerial vehicle/drone to capture aerial photographs of the landscape or any subject.
Workplaces
- Governments
- Magazines
- Museums
- Newspapers
- Photographic studios
- Self-employed
Skills
- Instructing
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Oral Communication: Active Listening
- Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
- Persuading
Abilities
- Colour Perception
- Depth Perception
- Far Vision
- Fluency of Ideas
- Spatial Visualization
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Independence
Similar Occupations
- Film and video camera operators (52110)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Canada | $16.00 | $22.00 | $40.87 |
Training
| TRAINING PROGRAM | INSTITUTION | CREDENTIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Photography and Videography | Holland College | Certificate |
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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