Education and Training Requirements
High School
Employers prefer hiring individuals with at least a high school diploma for photographic laboratory jobs. Knowledge of photography is also important.
Postsecondary Training
Many two-year colleges and technical institutes offer programs in photographic technology. Graduates of these programs can obtain jobs as developers and supervisors in photo labs.
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- Food Photographers
- Graphic Designers
- Manufacturing Supervisors
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