Photographers
Also called:
Photographer, Photojournalist, Newspaper Photographer, Newspaper Photojournalist
see titles from the Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Still Photography Apprentice; Still Photography Craftsman; Still Photography Helper; Still Photography Journeyman
Combat Photographer
Aerial Cameraman; Naval Aircrewman Avionics; Photographer's Mate Tracking NEC; Photojournalism Specialist; Photojournalist
What they do:
Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects, using digital or film cameras and equipment. May develop negatives or use computer software to produce finished images and prints. Includes scientific photographers, aerial photographers, and photojournalists.
On the job, you would:
- Take pictures of individuals, families, and small groups, either in studio or on location.
- Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus based on a combination of factors such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed.
- Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments.
Business
- customer service
- sales and marketing
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- create new and original ideas
- come up with lots of ideas
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People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
- Self Control
- Integrity
- Adaptability/Flexibility
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$28,490
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the Marine Corps:
Combat Photographer
