Unit group 3431

PSOC Unit group 3431 — Photographers (2026)

Photographers operate still cameras to photograph people, events, scenes, materials, products and other subjects. Their tasks include: a) taking photographs for advertising, or other commercial, industrial or scientific purposes and to illustrate stories and articles in newspapers, magazines and other publications; b) taking portrait photographs of persons and groups of persons; c) studying requirements of a particular assignment and decide on type of camera, film, lighting and background accessories to be used; d) determining picture composition, making technical adjustments to equipment and photograph subject; e) operating scanners to transfer photographic images to computers; f) operating computers to manipulate photographic images; g) adapting existing photographic images to create new digitized images to be included in multimedia products; h) using airbrush, computer or other techniques to create the desired visual effect. Examples of occupations classified here: Aerial photographer, Commercial photographer, Industrial photographer, News photographer, Photo editor, Photo journalist, Photographers, Photographic color processor, Portrait photographer, Scientific photographer Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Electronics mechanic - 7421, Film camera operator - 3521, Photographic equipment repairer - 7311, Photogravue photographer - 7321, Photolithographer - 7321, Video operator - 3521

Level Unit group
Code 3431
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Photographers operate still cameras to photograph people, events, scenes, materials, products and other subjects. Their tasks include: a) taking photographs for advertising, or other commercial, industrial or scientific purposes and to illustrate stories and articles in newspapers, magazines and other publications; b) taking portrait photographs of persons and groups of persons; c) studying requirements of a particular assignment and decide on type of camera, film, lighting and background accessories to be used; d) determining picture composition, making technical adjustments to equipment and photograph subject; e) operating scanners to transfer photographic images to computers; f) operating computers to manipulate photographic images; g) adapting existing photographic images to create new digitized images to be included in multimedia products; h) using airbrush, computer or other techniques to create the desired visual effect. Examples of occupations classified here: Aerial photographer, Commercial photographer, Industrial photographer, News photographer, Photo editor, Photo journalist, Photographers, Photographic color processor, Portrait photographer, Scientific photographer Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Electronics mechanic - 7421, Film camera operator - 3521, Photographic equipment repairer - 7311, Photogravue photographer - 7321, Photolithographer - 7321, Video operator - 3521

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Artistic, cultural and culinary associate professionals.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Artistic, cultural and culinary associate professionals grouping.

FAQ

What does PSOC 3431 cover?

Photographers operate still cameras to photograph people, events, scenes, materials, products and other subjects. Their tasks include: a) taking photographs for advertising, or other commercial, industrial or scientific purposes and to illustrate stories and articles in newspapers, magazines and other publications; b) taking portrait photographs of persons and groups of persons; c) studying requirements of a particular assignment and decide on type of camera, film, lighting and background accessories to be used; d) determining picture composition, making technical adjustments to equipment and photograph subject; e) operating scanners to transfer photographic images to computers; f) operating computers to manipulate photographic images; g) adapting existing photographic images to create new digitized images to be included in multimedia products; h) using airbrush, computer or other techniques to create the desired visual effect. Examples of occupations classified here: Aerial photographer, Commercial photographer, Industrial photographer, News photographer, Photo editor, Photo journalist, Photographers, Photographic color processor, Portrait photographer, Scientific photographer Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Electronics mechanic - 7421, Film camera operator - 3521, Photographic equipment repairer - 7311, Photogravue photographer - 7321, Photolithographer - 7321, Video operator - 3521

Where is PSOC 3431 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Artistic, cultural and culinary associate professionals.

How do I choose PSOC 3431 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Artistic, cultural and culinary associate professionals grouping.