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Photographers in Battle Creek, Michigan

Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Photographers on average make:
$0 ($0.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
10
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
decrease to 9.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
1 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.

The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Advertising Photographer, Aerial Photographer, Automotive Photographer, Biological Photographer, Biomedical Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Crime Scene Photographer, Digital Photographer, Event Photographer, Fashion Photographer

Technology/Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Tools Used

Board reflectors, Bubble machines, Camera cleaning brushes, Camera flash attachments, Camera positioning tripods, Computer inkjet printers, Computer laser printers, Contact print frames, Darkroom thermometers, Darkroom timers

Tasks

  • Take pictures of individuals, families, and small groups, either in studio or on location.
  • Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus according to 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.

Personality

Dependability, Integrity, Attention to Detail, Concern for Others, Self-Control, Cooperation, Initiative, Adaptability/Flexibility, Stress Tolerance, Social Orientation

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