Photographers

# 252 overall · better than 71.0% of other jobs
1.8
Low to No Risk
39.1% tasks are partially/fully automatable
1/5
Automatability
1/5
Emotional Intelligence
2/5
Technical Feasibility
2/5
Physical Requirements
2/5
Forgivability
3/5
Ethics
3/5
Economic Incentive
Although some aspects of the job can be automated, the core creative and human interaction components of photography are difficult to replace with AI. Therefore, the risk of AI fully displacing photographers remains low.

Median Salary: $40,760

Traits: 57

32/100Consequence_of_Error
86/100Contact_With_Others
58/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
20/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
83/100Deal_With_External_Customers
7/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
35/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
22/100Degree_of_Automation
62/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
99/100Electronic_Mail
11/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
8/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
7/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
8/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
14/100Exposed_to_High_Places
18/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
1/100Exposed_to_Radiation
4/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
39/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
86/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
79/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
38/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
63/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
57/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
71/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
51/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
29/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
9/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
71/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
44/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
59/100Letters_and_Memos
81/100Level_of_Competition
57/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
43/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
11/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
73/100Physical_Proximity
24/100Public_Speaking
58/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
48/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
27/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
36/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
21/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
25/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
36/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
51/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
57/100Spend_Time_Sitting
49/100Spend_Time_Standing
73/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
32/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
77/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
97/100Telephone
73/100Time_Pressure
36/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
10/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
8/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
46/100Work_Schedules
59/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Photographers

Low to No Risk
13
Moderate Risk
2
High Risk
6
Extreme Risk
2
  • 1.6Take pictures of individuals, families, and small groups, either in studio or on location.
  • 2.1Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus according to a combination of factors, such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed.
  • 1.8Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment, such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments.
  • 1.5Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.
  • 1.8Review sets of photographs to select the best work.
  • 2Perform maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment working properly.
  • 0.8Determine project goals, locations, and equipment needs by studying assignments and consulting with clients or advertising staff.
  • 2.3Select and assemble equipment and required background properties, according to subjects, materials, and conditions.
  • 2.2Set up, mount, or install photographic equipment and cameras.
  • 2.5Direct activities of workers setting up photographic equipment.
  • 0.8Engage in research to develop new photographic procedures and materials.
  • 1.5Develop visual aids and charts for use in lectures or to present evidence in court.
  • 1.8Photograph legal evidence at crime scenes, in hospitals, or in forensic laboratories.

39.1% of Photographers tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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