Photographers

Does not pass

• 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.

  physical work, outside the screen · 8.4% of the role's time · $217M

• Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment, such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.5% of the role's time · $195M

• Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.3% of the role's time · $189M

• Manipulate and enhance scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.6% of the role's time · $171M · waiting on a check

• Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.5% of the role's time · $169M

• Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.4% of the role's time · $167M

• Perform general office duties, such as scheduling appointments, keeping books, and ordering supplies.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.1% of the role's time · $158M

• Review sets of photographs to select the best work.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $132M · waiting on a check

• Enhance, retouch, and resize photographs and negatives, using airbrushing and other techniques.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.0% of the role's time · $129M

• Set up, mount, or install photographic equipment and cameras.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.9% of the role's time · $127M

• Take pictures of individuals, families, and small groups, either in studio or on location.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.7% of the role's time · $123M

• Select and assemble equipment and required background properties, according to subjects, materials, and conditions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.5% of the role's time · $116M

• Test equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in good working order.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.3% of the role's time · $111M

• Determine project goals, locations, and equipment needs by studying assignments and consulting with clients or advertising staff.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.9% of the role's time · $74.4M

• Direct activities of workers setting up photographic equipment.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $67.5M · waiting on a check

• Perform maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment working properly.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.3% of the role's time · $59.1M

• Write photograph captions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $39.0M · waiting on a check

• Send film to photofinishing laboratories for processing.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $34.4M

• Engage in research to develop new photographic procedures and materials.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $33.6M

• Mount, frame, laminate, or lacquer finished photographs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $26.6M

• Develop visual aids and charts for use in lectures or to present evidence in court.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $20.6M

• Employ a variety of specialized photographic materials and techniques, including infrared and ultraviolet films, macro photography, photogrammetry and sensitometry.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $18.5M

• Set up photographic exhibitions for the purpose of displaying and selling work.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $12.0M

• Produce computer-readable, digital images from film, using flatbed scanners and photofinishing laboratories.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $9.1M

• License the use of photographs through stock photo agencies.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.3% of the role's time · $8.9M

• Load and unload film.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $7.2M

• Develop and print exposed film, using chemicals, touch-up tools, and developing and printing equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.2% of the role's time · $4.7M