PHOTOGRAPHY

4th pd

JENNIFER MURILLO

Job Description
Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects,
using digital or film cameras and equipment. May develop negatives
or use computer software to produce finished images and prints.
Includes scientific photographers, aerial photographers, and
photojournalists.

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<1> Take pictures of individuals, families, and small groups, either in studio or on location.
<2> Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus based on a combination of factors such as lighting, field depth,
subject motion, film type, and film speed.
<3> Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments.
<4> Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.
<5> Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve
desired effects.
<6> Scan photographs into computers for editing, storage, and electronic transmission.
<7> Test equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in good working order.
<8> Review sets of photographs to select the best work.
<9> Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas.
<10> Manipulate and enhance scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software.
<11> Perform maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment working properly.
<12> Perform general office duties such as scheduling appointments, keeping books, and ordering supplies.
<13> Determine project goals, locations, and equipment needs by studying assignments and consulting with clients or
advertising staff.
<14> Select and assemble equipment and required background properties, according to subjects, materials, and conditions.
<15> Enhance, retouch, and resize photographs and negatives, using airbrushing and other techniques.
<16> Set up, mount, or install photographic equipment and cameras.
<17> Store photographs into computers for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission.
<18> Write photograph captions.
<19> Develop and print exposed film, using chemicals, touchup tools, and developing and printing equipment, or send film
to photofinishing laboratories for processing.
<20> Produce computer-readable, digital images from film, using flatbed scanners and photofinishing laboratories.
<21> Direct activities of workers who are setting up photographic equipment.
<22> Employ a variety of specialized photographic materials and techniques, including infrared and ultraviolet films, macro
photography, photogrammetry and sensitometry.
<23> Engage in research to develop new photographic procedures and materials.
<24> Set up photographic exhibitions for the purpose of displaying and selling work.
<25> Load and unload film.
<26> Develop visual aids and charts for use in lectures or to present evidence in court.
<27> License the use of photographs through stock photo agencies.
<28> Mount, frame, laminate, or lacquer finished photographs.
<29> Photograph legal evidence at crime scenes, in hospitals, or in forensic laboratories.

STUDENT BODY
RACIAL/ETHNIC CATEGORY
STUDENT BODY BY GENDER
9%
30%
21%

white
hispanic
African american

Male

native american

Female

12%
0%

asian

28%

Not specified

ENROLLMENT INFO.
Application Deadline: April
Application Fee: $ 50
High School transcripts are...
Required for Freshmen
Other application requirements:
SAT or ACT scores...
Required for Freshmen
Tests Required: SAT or ACT
Students Accepted: 56%

WHAT COLLAGE/UNIVERSITY
CAN I ATTENED ?

I can attened University of Houston.

Libraries:
This institution has 4 libraries
Computer Labs:
997 computers are available on campus for general student
use.

What is needed for my career?

The following special programs are offered and needed: academic
remediation, honors program, advanced placement, graduate courses offered
to undergrads, summer session, adult continuing education, 3-2 degree
program, study abroad program, part-time degree program, distance learning
program.

WORK VALUES
The Independence Work Value is
associated with jobs where workers are
allowed to do things on their own initiative,
and where they can make decisions on their
own.

LABOR MARKET

NAICS 5419 - Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

This industry group comprises establishments engaged in professional, scientific, and

technical services (except legal services; accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and
related services; architectural, engineering, and related services; specialized design
services; computer systems design and related services; management, scientific, and
technical consulting services; scientific research and development services; and
advertising and related services).