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Photographers - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, photographers:

Interpersonal Relationships

  • Have a very high level of social contact. Many photographers work directly with clients.
  • Communicate on a daily basis by telephone, e-mail, and in person.
  • Occasionally deal with conflict situations in which people are upset or rude.
  • Often work with a team of assistants and are responsible for the work done by them.

Physical Work Conditions

  • May work indoors or outdoors depending on project requirements.
  • Often work in close proximity to others, especially when helping arrange subjects or showing others how to pose.

Work Performance

  • Must be sure that all details are done and their work is exact.
  • Often make decisions that impact others, usually without consulting a supervisor.
  • Set some of their daily tasks and goals independently, but usually work with client schedules and goals.
  • Work in an extremely competitive environment and meet weekly deadlines.

Hours/Travel

  • May work part time or full time. Most work more than 40 hours a week.
  • Usually work irregular hours based on demand or contract duration.
  • May travel to take photos at a client's location. May travel overnight or to distant places for long periods of time.
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.