May work part time or full time
May work long, irregular hours, or on short notice. This is more often true for news photographers
May travel to take photos at a client's location
May travel overnight on assignments. May travel to distant places for long periods of time. This is more often true of news and commercial photographers
PHOTOGRAPHERS will:
Most specialize in an area, from portraits to news reporting
Are highly creative and work independently
Work with clients or subjects
May work long, irregular hours
May travel for work
PHOTOGRAPHERS frequently:
Sit while doing administrative tasks
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
Repeat the same movements
It is important that PHOTOGRAPHERS be able to:
See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls
Determine the distance between objects
React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet
Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects
See objects in very bright or very low light
Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists
While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side
Use fingers or hands to grasp, move, or assemble small objects
Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals
