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Occupational Report for Photographers (27-4021) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Photograph persons, subjects, merchandise, or other commercial products. May develop negatives and produce finished prints. Include scientific photographers, aerial photographers, and photojournalists.

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Employment Outlook for Photographers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Photographers There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Ophthalmic Photographer 8/21/10 Portland
Job Openings from the Web for Photographers The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 10 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 10 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Photographer 8/24/10 Portland Olan Mills - Church
Photography Sales Specialist - Beaverton, OR 8/15/10 Beaverton LIFETOUCH
Preschool Photographer 8/15/10 Portland LIFETOUCH
Photography Sales Specialist - Portland, OR 8/15/10 Portland LIFETOUCH
Ophthalmic Photographer 8/11/10 Portland OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
Studio Photographer 8/6/10 Beaverton Olan Mills-Studio
Studio Photographer 8/6/10 Corvallis Olan Mills-Studio
Preschool Photographer 8/2/10 Portland LIFETOUCH
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER 8/2/10 LIFETOUCH
Photographer Sales Specialist - Multiple Positions Available 7/8/10 Portland Lifetouch Church Directories
State of Oregon License Information for Photographers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Photographers
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $9.30 $12.38 $17.42 $24.62 $29.87 $19.63 $40,843
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 10.63 11.93 14.51 18.22 25.18 15.92 33,125
Douglas 8.87 10.53 12.28 15.82 21.93 13.53 28,145
Clackamas 16.42 17.25 18.66 20.10 26.29 19.28 40,097
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Photographers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 619 722 103 16.6% 10 13 24
Multnomah / Washington 258 297 39 15.1% 4 6 10
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 92 111 19 20.7% 2 2 4
Lane 58 64 6 10.3% 1 1 2
Clackamas 49 56 7 14.3% 1 1 2
Jackson / Josephine 41 46 5 12.2% 1 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 22 25 3 13.6% 0 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 20 25 5 25.0% 1 1 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 16 19 3 18.8% 0 0 1
Douglas 13 15 2 15.4% 0 0 1
Coos / Curry 7 8 1 14.3% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 6 7 1 16.7% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 5 6 1 20.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 5 4 -1 -20.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 4 5 1 25.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Photographers
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 619
Total, All Industries Private 598
Manufacturing Private 12
Printing and Related Support Activities Private 10
Information Private 148
Publishing Industries (except Internet) Private 95
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers Private 95
Broadcasting (except Internet) Private 44
Radio and Television Broadcasting Private 44
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 415
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 412
Total, All Industries Local 15
Educational Services Local 14
Educational Requirements for Photographers Workers must have long-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Photographers
  • Achieve Special Camera Effects
  • Apply Creativity To Image
  • Apply Graphic Arts Techniques
  • Apply Lighting Techniques
  • Apply Page Layout And Composition Techniques
  • Apply Special Visual And Audio Effects
  • Calibrate Electronic Instruments
  • Create Art From Ideas
  • Determine Film Exposure Settings
  • Develop Film
  • Distinguish Details In Graphic Production Setting
  • Edit Photographs Using Photomechanical, Chemical Or Computerized Methods
  • Follow Photographic Development Procedures
  • Maintain Photographic Equipment
  • Meet Deadlines
  • Mix Photographic Chemicals
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Operate Cameras
  • Operate Photographic Equipment
  • Perceive Color, Balance And Proportion
  • Photograph Medical Or Scientific Phenomena
  • Photograph Newsworthy Events, People, Or Locations
  • Plan And Assign Duties To Employees
  • Provide Customer Service
  • Read And Understand Operating Manuals
  • Restore Photographs
  • Retouch Negatives
  • Sell Services
  • Tell Stories Through Musical, Visual Or Dramatic Arts
  • Understand Characteristics Of Photographic Materials
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Color Analyzer
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Measuring Devices In Professional Photography
  • Utilize Lighting Characteristics In Photographic Work
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Photographers The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Eastern Oregon University
One University Blvd
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: (541) 962-3672
Programs of Training:
Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-1111
Programs of Training:
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
Linfield College
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2200
Programs of Training:
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
The Art Institute of Portland
1122 NW Davis St.
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 228-6528
Programs of Training:
Marylhurst University
17600 Pacific Hwy - Hwy 43
Marylhurst, OR 97036
Phone: (503) 636-8141
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 322-3100
Programs of Training:
Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 771-1112
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Photographers No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Photographers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Prepress Technicians And Workers 32%