Combat Photographer

The Combat Photographer conceptualizes, acquires and produces still imagery products using digital cameras and accessories (e.g., lenses, flashes, night vision devices). These products support communication to internal, domestic and international audiences; commander’s information requirements; and all other operations, garrison, training, and recruiting requirements. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: planning in order to meet communication/operational end state; developing a shot list; acquiring images in studio, field, and combat environments using the principles of photographic composition; selecting and editing images for layout; writing; tailoring products for different audiences and mediums (print, broadcast, audio visual, web-based, social media, face-to-face, etc.); broadcasting; supporting news media queries and escorts; supporting community engagement programs; executing marketing programs for recruiting; supporting administrative, legal, investigation, and combat documentation; conducting photographic finishing, visual and electronic quality control; transmitting and archiving; performing equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.