Photographer
Takes photos of people, places, products, and other subjects, and may use lighting and editing software to finish images.
Will AI replace photographer jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 79 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 20% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Edit and improve digital images using computers and software
- Plan the image and composition, adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting
- Do office work like scheduling, bookkeeping, and ordering supplies
What stays human
- Test equipment before use to make sure it works
- Set up and mount cameras and photographic equipment
- Maintain equipment to keep it working properly
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: -0.7%. Typical pay: $44,660 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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