JobSOC 27-4021
Photographers
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.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
6 programs- Photojournalism09.0404
- Visual and Performing Arts, General50.0101
- Digital Arts50.0102
- Commercial Photography50.0406
- Photography50.0605
- Art/Art Studies, General50.0701
02.
Draws on
- Customer and Personal Service4.7 of 5
- Sales and Marketing4.5 of 5
- Computers and Electronics4.2 of 5
- Administration and Management3.9 of 5
- English Language3.7 of 5
- Communications and Media3.7 of 5
- Fine Arts3.5 of 5
- Production and Processing3.5 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.