Photograph retoucher vs product photographer

The differences between photograph retouchers and product photographers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a photograph retoucher and a product photographer. Additionally, a photograph retoucher has an average salary of $77,972, which is higher than the $37,701 average annual salary of a product photographer.

The top three skills for a photograph retoucher include product photography, adobe photoshop and portrait photography. The most important skills for a product photographer are adobe photoshop, photograph products, and product images.

Photograph retoucher vs product photographer overview

	Photograph Retoucher	Product Photographer
Yearly salary	$77,972	$37,701
Hourly rate	$37.49	$18.13
Growth rate	9%	9%
Number of jobs	1,175	57,109
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 72%	Bachelor's Degree, 71%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	2	2

Photograph retoucher vs product photographer salary

Photograph retouchers and product photographers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Photograph Retoucher	Product Photographer
Average salary	$77,972	$37,701
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $230,000	Between $23,000 And $59,000
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Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between photograph retoucher and product photographer education

There are a few differences between a photograph retoucher and a product photographer in terms of educational background:

	Photograph Retoucher	Product Photographer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 72%	Bachelor's Degree, 71%
Most common major	Photography	Photography
Most common college	Harvard University	Harvard University

Photograph retoucher vs product photographer demographics

Here are the differences between photograph retouchers' and product photographers' demographics:

	Photograph Retoucher	Product Photographer
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 54.7% Female, 45.3%	Male, 52.9% Female, 47.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.4% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 7.1% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 7.0% White, 65.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between photograph retoucher and product photographer duties and responsibilities

Photograph retoucher example responsibilities.

Work with Sony sales reps to achieve goals and account management.
Work on projects and build a customer base to increase traffic to the company's new website and Facebook page.
Create PowerPoint presentations and publication quality images using digital input devices, photo-editing and graphic arts software.
Earn commendations for excellence in journalism writing and photojournalism throughout career.

Product photographer example responsibilities.

Manage post and add editorial photos to the company Facebook page.
Manage assistants and stylist teams to ensure timely completion of brand-appropriate studio photography.
Photograph products for catalog using studio lighting, DSLR and background.
Table top, fashion models, jewelry, furniture, etc.
Film scanners used include those make by Imacon, Nikon, and Epson.
Photograph new and used vehicles for Motorwerks of Barrington using DSLR camera and equipment.

Photograph retoucher vs product photographer skills

Common photograph retoucher skills

Product Photography, 33%
Adobe Photoshop, 21%
Portrait Photography, 6%
Adobe Lightroom, 5%
Art Direction, 5%
Color Correction, 4%

Common product photographer skills

Adobe Photoshop, 20%
Photograph Products, 11%
Product Images, 6%
Quality Images, 6%
Color Correction, 4%
Art Direction, 4%

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