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Take pictures of people, landscapes, and other subjects for a variety of purposes.

Photographers take pictures of a variety of things, either in a studio or on location. They work with photographic equipment. They need to understand things like lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed.

Wages	$25.22 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Excellent
Education & Training	High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Commercial Photography Photography
On the Job	Work Activities Create computer-generated graphics or animation. Convert data among multiple digital or analog formats. Obtain copyrights or other legal permissions. Research new technologies. Review art or design materials. Determine technical requirements of productions or projects. Select materials or props. Apply finishes to artwork, crafts, or displays. Arrange artwork, products, or props. Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.
Career Pathways	Visual Arts
Similar Careers	Camera Operators Retail Salespersons Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
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