• Creative ability
• Works well with people
• Can visualize pictures from objects and photographic negatives
• Can work precisely and meet production deadlines
• Understands photographic procedures and techniques
• Discriminates colors, shapes and shades
• Makes judgments based on knowledge and experience.

Salary Range:

Related Occupations:

• Biophotographers
• Industrial Photographers
• Microfilm Technicians
• Photojournalists
• Graphic Artists & Designers
• Lithographic Workers
• Photofinishers

Photographers record images on film using digital technology to illustrate and explain ideas. They then develop the images into pictures for presentations. Photographers usually specialize in a subject matter such as portraits, landscapes, nature or news. They must be able to use a variety of camera formats such as 35 millimeter, 120,4x5 and digital.

Experience:
Two to four years of on-the-job training and course work at a community college or university, art or vocational school. Employers prefer college background in art and good writing skills.

Skills - Knowledge of:

• Camera operations
• Lighting and composition
• Darkroom chemicals & procedures
• Special characteristics of film & paper
• Helping subjects relax in front of a camera
• Technical & aesthetic aspects of photography

Employment Outlook:
A growing demand for pictures and images in business, science, medical research, law enforcement, journalism and entertainment should create great opportunities for photographers with specialized technical photography most in demand.

Where the Jobs Are:

• Commercial photographers
• Portrait studios
• Department stores
• Magazines & newspapers
• National news services & syndicates
• Television stations & networks
• Scientific & industrial firms
• Military & government agencies
• Self-employment

Training Available:
San Diego City College:
Professor Cynthia Sabransky
Office: T-309-A
Telephone: (619) 388-2408
 

Cynthia Sabransky, | Phone: 619-388-2408, | T-309-A