Also called: Photomicrographer, Research Photographer
Photographs specimens, experiments, and microscopic structures for scientists, museums, and journals.
A scientific photographer stacks 100 microscope images to create a sharp picture of an insect eye, or photographs museum specimens for a digital collection.
Approximate; at universities, museums, and labs.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Photography or science degree.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Photography, Biology.
Growing slowly. Small niche.
Medium risk for 10 years. Automated microscopes and imaging systems handle routine capture; complex specimen and field work still need experts.
Classes: AP Biology, Photography, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4021.
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