How a photographer can use AI, task by task

I work as a photographer. Part of my job is to adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus according to a combination of factors, such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, fine arts and communications and media.
Production: [shoot, broadcast]
Equipment: [cameras, tapes, rigs]

List set-up, settings and pre-roll checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a photographer. Part of my job is to use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment, such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, fine arts and communications and media.
Shoot: [video, photo]
Equipment: [camera, lenses, lights]

List settings, shot list and checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a photographer. Part of my job is to create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, fine arts and communications and media.
Production: [shoot, broadcast]
Equipment: [cameras, tapes, rigs]

List set-up, settings and pre-roll checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a photographer. Part of my job is to estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, fine arts and communications and media.
Job details: [light levels, distances and numbers of exposures: materials, specs, model numbers, measuring devices and formulas, site conditions]

Make me a pre-job checklist to estimate or measure light levels, distances and numbers of exposures (tools, materials, safety steps), the key measurements or calculations to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job when I'm done. Flag anything to check against the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a photographer. Part of my job is to take pictures of individuals, families, and small groups, either in studio or on location.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, fine arts and communications and media.
Shoot: [video, photo]
Equipment: [camera, lenses, lights]

List settings, shot list and checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a photographer. Part of my job is to enhance, retouch, and resize photographs and negatives, using airbrushing and other techniques.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, fine arts and communications and media.
Piece: [craft object, panel, display]
Finish: [varnish, sealant, decorative]

List prep, application and drying steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a photographer. Part of my job is to test equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in good working order.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, fine arts and communications and media.
Production: [shoot, broadcast]
Equipment: [cameras, tapes, rigs]

List set-up, settings and pre-roll checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a photographer. Part of my job is to set up, mount, or install photographic equipment and cameras.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, fine arts and communications and media.
Production: [shoot, broadcast]
Equipment: [cameras, tapes, rigs]

List set-up, settings and pre-roll checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a photographer. Part of my job is to perform maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment working properly.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, fine arts and communications and media.
Equipment: [audio, video]
Issues: [describe]

List cleaning and minor repair steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a photographer. Part of my job is to direct activities of workers setting up photographic equipment.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, fine arts and communications and media.
Production: [describe]
Crew: [departments]

Help me prepare: the key message in 2 sentences, what good looks like, how people might react and how I'll respond, and one thing I'll check next week.

I work as a photographer. Part of my job is to mount, frame, laminate, or lacquer finished photographs.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, fine arts and communications and media.
Object: [what I'm making]
Materials and methods: [describe]

List steps, tools and finishing. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a photographer. Part of my job is to set up photographic exhibitions for the purpose of displaying and selling work.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, fine arts and communications and media.
Items: [artwork, products, props]
Space: [gallery, set, store]

Plan layout, spacing and lighting. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a photographer. Part of my job is to employ a variety of specialized photographic materials and techniques, including infrared and ultraviolet films, macro photography, photogrammetry and sensitometry.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, fine arts and communications and media.
Production: [shoot, broadcast]
Equipment: [cameras, tapes, rigs]

List set-up, settings and pre-roll checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a photographer. Part of my job is to load and unload film.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, fine arts and communications and media.
Production: [shoot, broadcast]
Equipment: [cameras, tapes, rigs]

List set-up, settings and pre-roll checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a photographer. Part of my job is to develop and print exposed film, using chemicals, touch-up tools, and developing and printing equipment.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, fine arts and communications and media.
Job: [photo print, 3D part]
File and material: [describe]

List file prep, settings and checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.