Photographers

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Moderate for photographers (NOC 53110) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about photographers in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Photographers mainly work in the following sectors: Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 70% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 30% compared to 16% for all occupations40% of photographers work all year, while 60% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 30 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.60% of photographers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 40% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 60% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Limited for photographers (NOC 53110) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about photographers in Ontario: Approximately 6,900 people work in this occupation. Photographers mainly work in the following sectors: Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 76% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 53% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 47% compared to 19% for all occupations35% of photographers work all year, while 65% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.81% of photographers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 51% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 49% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Limited for photographers (NOC 53110) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.The move to digital photography has dramatically changed the landscape for photographers. Some of the work traditionally done may now overlap with the work of others, such as graphic artists and journalists. The increased use of graphics and advances in personal photo technology are expected to limit growth in the occupation, in addition to a struggling print media industry. Openings occur on occasion in photo studios in box stores. As well, freelance work is common among photographers. Opportunities may depend on having a solid portfolio and good reputation.Here are some key facts about photographers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 550 people work in this occupation. Photographers mainly work in the following sectors: Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 77%Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 6%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 57% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 42% compared to 18% for all occupations42% of photographers work all year, while 57% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.75% of photographers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 46% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 54% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations