Photographer | Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingService OrientationMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementCommunications and Media

Abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionOriginalityVisualizationFar VisionOral ComprehensionVisual Color DiscriminationProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus according to a combination of factors, such as li
Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.
Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and l
Engage in research to learn technological developments and techniques or to develop new photographic procedures and materials.
Operate drones to capture aerial photographs and videos, following all regulatory guidelines.

Technology

Document management softwareVideo creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareOperating system software

Tools

Board reflectorsBubble machinesCamera cleaning brushesCamera flash attachmentsCamera positioning tripodsComputer inkjet printersComputer laser printersContact print framesDarkroom thermometersDarkroom timersDigital pensDigital photo printersDigital still camerasDimmersDye sublimation printers

Work Values

IndependenceRelationshipsAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium27-4021.00	Photographers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO — balance independently across variable natural and artificial lighting conditions during event or portrait assignments.
Flash units and reflector configurations — design and set up a multi-light scheme for small-group portraits in a studio with minimal oversight.
Subject composition and framing — select angles, backgrounds, and props to achieve a client's desired aesthetic during routine commercial shoots.
Image retouching and airbrushing — enhance skin tones, remove blemishes, and resize photographs using graphics software to meet professional delivery standards.
Scanned and digital images — manipulate using layering and masking techniques in specialized photo-imaging software for routine editorial or commercial projects.
On-location portrait sessions — coordinate logistics, direct subjects, and adapt equipment choices when environmental conditions shift unexpectedly.
Customer service interactions — communicate shoot progress, set realistic expectations, and respond to client feedback throughout a session and post-production phase.
Time management protocols — schedule back-to-back client sessions, editing windows, and file-delivery deadlines using calendar and scheduling software.
Photographic equipment maintenance — inspect, clean, and troubleshoot cameras, lenses, and accessories between assignments to ensure operational readiness.
Electronic file transmission — prepare and deliver final image packages via email or client portals, verifying format and resolution requirements are met.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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