Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects, using digital or film cameras and equipment.
Develop negatives or use computer software to produce finished images and prints. Includes scientific photographers, aerial photographers, and photojournalists.
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.
Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.
Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.
Scan photographs into computers for editing, storage, and electronic transmission.
Test equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in good working order.
Review sets of photographs to select the best work.
Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas.
Manipulate and enhance scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software.
Perform maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment working properly.
Perform general office duties such as scheduling appointments, keeping books, and ordering supplies.
Determine project goals, locations, and equipment needs by studying assignments and consulting with clients or advertising staff.
Select and assemble equipment and required background properties, according to subjects, materials, and conditions.
Enhance, retouch, and resize photographs and negatives, using airbrushing and other techniques.
Set up, mount, or install photographic equipment and cameras.
Photographer Resume Sample Keywords and Simple Resume Phrases
Performing for or working directly with the public
Selling or influencing others
Coaching and developing others
Performing general physical activities
Controlling machines and processes
Developing objectives and strategies
Inspecting equipment, structures, or material
Guiding, directing, and motivating subordinates
Training and teaching others
Documenting and recording information
Communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates
Decision making, creative thinking and problem solving
Identifying objects, actions, and events
Interacting with computers
Resolving conflicts and negotiating with others
Use photographic materials
Use measuring devices in professional photography
Direct camera operators
Distinguish details in graphic arts material
Operate cameras
Operate film or sound editing equipment
Operate motion picture cameras
Operate special visual effects equipment
Operate specialized photo equipment
Read specifications
Retouch negatives or prints
Use color analyzer
Achieve special camera effects
Use creativity to art or design work
Read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
