Photographers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus according to a combination of factors, such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed.
2. 02Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.
3. 03Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.
4. 04Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment, such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments.
5. 05Manipulate and enhance scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software.
6. 06Take pictures of individuals, families, and small groups, either in studio or on location.
7. 07Enhance, retouch, and resize photographs and negatives, using airbrushing and other techniques.
8. 08Transfer photographs to computers for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission.
9. 09Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas.
10. 10Perform general office duties, such as scheduling appointments, keeping books, and ordering supplies.
11. 11Review sets of photographs to select the best work.
12. 12Set up, mount, or install photographic equipment and cameras.

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