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	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


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	Photographers

Competition for jobs is expected to be keen because the work is attractive to many people. Technical expertise, a “good eye,” and creativity, are essential, and some photographers need a college degree. More than half of all photographers are self-employed, a much higher proportion than for most occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Photographers
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	37,230
Radio and Television Broadcasting	4,730
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	3,930
Other Personal Services	940
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	700
Management of Companies and Enterprises	610
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers	580
Motion Picture and Video Industries	410
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses	390
Other Information Services	390

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Employment by Gender

U.S. National Average.

Related Majors & Degrees

Fine and Studio Art
	Art / Art Studies, General
Journalism
	Photojournalism
Design and Applied Arts
	Commercial Photography
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
	Photography
Visual and Performing Arts, General
	Visual and Performing Arts, General

Interesting Fact

British translations of American professions: lorry driver = truck driver; joiner = carpenter; sparky = electrician; lift repairman = elevator repairman.

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