How do they match: Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

  • Computer-Controlled Color Photograph Printer Operator
  • Photo Specialist
  • Photo Lab Specialist
  • Photo Print Specialist
  • Reproduction Specialist

  • Create prints according to customer specifications and laboratory protocols.
  • Load digital images onto computers directly from cameras or from storage devices, such as flash memory cards or universal serial bus (USB) devices.
  • Operate special equipment to perform tasks such as transferring film to videotape or producing photographic enlargements.
  • Operate scanners or related computer equipment to digitize negatives, photographic prints, or other images.
  • Review computer-processed digital images for quality.
  • Select digital images for printing, specify number of images to be printed, and direct to printer, using computer software.
  • Set automatic timers, lens openings, and printer carriages to specified focus and exposure times and start exposure to duplicate originals, photographs, or negatives.
  • Set or adjust machine controls, according to specifications, type of operation, or material requirements.

  • Load digital images onto computers or websites.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.