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Photographer

Photographers are the visual storytellers of our time, capturing moments that resonate across cultures and generations. Their work not only preserves memories but also shapes perceptions, making it a vital profession in the UK and globally, where imagery plays a crucial role in communication and art.

Photographer

19

Creative Arts and Design

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY19
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST85%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £30,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (19), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

Getty ImagesA leading visual media company, Getty Images offers photographers a platform to showcase their work globally.
ShutterstockShutterstock is a well-known stock photography agency that provides photographers with opportunities to sell their images worldwide.
The GuardianAs a major UK newspaper, The Guardian employs photographers for editorial and feature work, providing a dynamic environment for creative professionals.
BIPPThe British Institute of Professional Photography supports photographers with resources, networking, and professional development.
Royal Photographic SocietyThe RPS promotes photography and offers various resources for photographers at all stages of their careers.