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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 |
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Photographers
There are 1 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 1
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Photographers
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Photographers
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$10.60 |
$12.19 |
$15.30 |
$20.20 |
$29.15
|
$18.15 |
$37,761 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
11.12 |
12.42 |
14.32 |
16.36 |
23.46
|
15.61 |
32,470 |
| Lane |
10.11 |
12.12 |
14.55 |
20.66 |
25.13
|
16.54 |
34,408 |
| Coos / Curry |
8.94 |
9.66 |
11.21 |
13.38 |
18.12
|
12.21 |
25,392 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
9.54 |
12.39 |
17.67 |
19.48 |
22.20
|
17.26 |
35,908 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Photographers
Industry
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Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
634 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
616 |
|
Manufacturing
|
Private |
14 |
|
Printing and Related Support Activities
|
Private |
12 |
|
Information
|
Private |
166 |
|
Publishing Industries (except Internet)
|
Private |
109 |
|
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
|
Private |
109 |
|
Broadcasting (except Internet)
|
Private |
50 |
|
Radio and Television Broadcasting
|
Private |
50 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
419 |
|
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
418 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
14 |
|
Educational Services
|
Local |
11 |
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 one or more of the following programs:
Eastern Oregon University
One University Blvd
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: (541) 962-3672
Programs of Training:
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Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
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Linfield College
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2200
Programs of Training:
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Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
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Pacific Northwest College of Art
1241 NW Johnson
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 226-4391
Programs of Training:
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Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
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George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
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The Art Institute of Portland
1122 NW Davis St.
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 228-6528
Programs of Training:
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Marylhurst University
17600 Pacific Hwy - Hwy 43
Marylhurst, OR 97036
Phone: (503) 636-8141
Programs of Training:
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Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-3174
Programs of Training:
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Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
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OSU-Cascades Campus
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 322-3100
Programs of Training:
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Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
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University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
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Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 771-1112
Programs of Training:
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Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Photographers
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