Photographers
Snapshot
Photographers operate still cameras to take photographs.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 6600 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $1000 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | high |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | very high |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | average |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- consulting with clients to determine objectives of photographic assignments
- studying requirements of assignment and selecting type of camera, film, filter and lighting
- working from a studio, and transporting and setting up equipment at assigned locations
- measuring light levels and determining exposure
- adjusting camera angles, aperture settings and subjects to achieve desired composition
- adjusting lighting and filters to accentuate highlights and colours
- mixing photographic chemicals, processing film and developing prints
- manipulating images using digital imaging techniques and creative darkroom techniques such as adjusting exposure and development times
- may make enlarged prints, and mount and frame prints
Job Titles
- Photographer