Job Description
Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment, such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments.See more occupations related to this task.
Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.See more occupations related to this task.
Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus according to a combination of factors, such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed.See more occupations related to this task.
Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.See more occupations related to this task.
Manipulate and enhance scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software.See more occupations related to this task.
Transfer photographs to computers for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission.See more occupations related to this task.
Determine project goals, locations, and equipment needs by studying assignments and consulting with clients or advertising staff.See more occupations related to this task.
Review sets of photographs to select the best work.
Requirements
Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.See more occupations related to this skill.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.See more occupations related to this skill.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.See more occupations related to this skill.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.See more occupations related to this skill.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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