PHOTOGRAPH

Nature of Work
Working conditions can very considerably depending
on their specialty.
Portrait photographers work in there own studios
but also travel to schools.
News and commercial photographers may travel
locally or internationally.
Aerial photographers often work in planes or
helicopters.
Most photographers stand or walk for long periods
of time carrying heavy equipment.

Education and Training

High school diploma
Even though secondary school is not
required many photographers take classs
to earn a bachelors degree.
For many artists, including photographers,
developing a portfolio is essential
It is a collection of an artists work that
demonstrates his or her styles and
abilities.
Photographers often start working as a
assistant to a professional photographer.

Other Qualifications
Necessary

Artistic ability.
Photographers capture their subjects in images, and they must be able to
evaluate the artistic quality of a photograph.
Business skills
Photographers must be able to plan marketing strategies, reach out to
prospective clients, and anticipate seasonal employment.
Computer skills
Most photographers do their own postproduction work and must be familiar
with photo editing software.
Customer-service skills
Photographers must be able to understand the needs of their clients and
propose solutions.
Detail oriented
Photographers who do their own postproduction work must be careful not to
overlook details and must be thorough when editing photographs.

Job Outlook and Prospects

Employment is projected to grow 4 percent from 2012
to 2022 slower than the average for all occupations.
Overall growth will be limited because of the
decreasing cost of digital cameras and the increased
numbers of amateur photographers and hobbyists.
Employment of self-employed photographers is
projected to grow 4 percent from 2012 to 2022.
Photographers will face strong competition for most
jobs.
In addition, salaried jobs may be more difficult to
obtain as companies increasingly contract with
freelancers rather than hire their own.

Potential Earnings
The median hourly wage for
photographers was $13.70 in May
2012.
The lowest 10 percent earned less
than $8.42, and the top 10 percent
earned more than $32.21.

Related Occupations
Architects
Architects plan and design houses, office buildings,
and other structures.

Craft and Fine Artists

Craft and fine artists use a variety of materials and
techniques to create art for sale and exhibition.

Desktop Publishers
Desktop publishers use computer software to
design page layouts for newspapers, books,
brochures, and other items that are printed or put
online.

Works Cited
Photographers. Bureau Of Labor
Statistics. N.P, 8 Jan. 2014. Web. 31
Mar. 2015.
Camera. Digital image. Source
Entreprises. Source Entreprises Inc.,
2014. Web. 2 Apr. 2015.
Luhn, Jeffery. Studio. Digital image.
Santa Cruz Photo Studio. N.P, n.d.
Web. 2 Apr. 2015.

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Nature of Work
In June 2013, More than 2.7 million people served in the
Armed Forces.
More than 1.4 million were of active duty, including about
529,679 in the Army, 329,332 in the Air Force, 317,828 in
the Navy, and 194,808 in the Marines.
The specific work environments and conditions for
military occupations depend on occupational specialty,
unit, branch of service, and other factors.
Military members must be physically fit, mentally stable,
and ready to participate in our support combat missions.
It is difficult and dangerous and involve long periods of
time away from family.

Education and Training

All branches of the Armed Forces require their members
to be high school graduates or have equivalent
credentials, such as a General Educational Development.
Some officers entering the service may need to have
education beyond the bachelors degree.
For example, officers entering military lawyers need a
law degree.
Those who want to become an officer have several
routes.
To become an officer, candidates typically need to have
at least a bachelors degree, be a U.S. citizen, pass a
background check, and meet physical and age
requirements.

Other Qualifications
Necessary
Entry requirements for each service vary,
but certain qualifications for enlistment
are common to all branches. The
following are typical enlistment
requirements:
Minimum of 17 years of age
U.S. citizen or permanent resident status
Pass a background investigation
Never convicted of a felony
Able to pass a drug test

Job Outlook and

Prospects
The United States spends a significant amount of its
overall budget on national defense.
The total number of active-duty and reserve
personnel serving in the Armed Forces is expected to
remain roughly the same through 2022.
The current goal of the Armed Forces is to maintain a
force sufficient to deter, fight, and overcome various
threats or conflicts in multiple regions.
Opportunities should be good for qualified individuals
in all branches of the Armed Forces through 2022.
About 155,000 personnel must be recruited each year
to replace those who complete their commitment or
retire.

Potential Earnings
Basic pay is based on rank and time
Pay in service
2 or less
Over 2
Over 3
Over 4
Grade
0-8

$9,847.80

$10,170.30

$10,384.50

$10,444.20

0-7

$8,182.50

$8,562.90

$8,738.70

$8,878.50

W-4

$3,963.90

$4,263.90

$4,386.00

$4,506.60

E-2

$1,699.80

$1,699.80

$1,699.80

$1,699.80

Related Occupations
The military employs people in
numerous occupational specialties,
many which are similar to civilian
occupations
Civil Affairs Officer (USMC)
Civil Engineer (Air Force)
Civil Affairs Specialist (Army)
Civil Rights (Coast Guard)
Civil Engineer Corps (Navy)

Works Citied
Military Crosswalk. O*NET OnLine.
n.p, n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2015.
Military Careers. Bureau Of Labor
Statistics. N.p, 8 Jan. 2014. Web. 15
Apr. 2015.
Fayloga, Sgt. Mark. U.S Marines.
Digital image. Wikipedia. N.P, 30
May 2010. Web. 15 Apr. 2015.