Distribution across 36 profiles.
Middle half of Photographers score between 28% and 34%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 24%
36% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work31%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen39%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action7%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person23%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Photographer, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Client consultations (meeting with clients to understand their needs, discussing project goals, and planning shoots, including locations, themes, and timelines)
deep expertisesocial core
25%AA
0%
Shooting photos (setting up lighting, framing shots, adjusting camera settings, and capturing images in various environments like studios, events, or outdoor locations)
deep expertisesocial element
24%AD
14%
Editing and retouching photos (using software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom to adjust colors, remove blemishes, crop images, and enhance overall quality)
19%DD
61%
Delivering final products (preparing and presenting photos to clients, whether digitally or physically, and ensuring they meet expectations)
some context neededsocial core
13%DA
14%
Scouting locations (visiting potential shoot sites to assess lighting, backgrounds, and logistics, often before the actual shoot day)
11%AA
7%
Managing and organizing digital files (sorting, labeling, and backing up photos, ensuring easy retrieval for future use or client delivery)
4%DD
93%
Marketing and self-promotion (updating portfolios, managing social media, networking with potential clients, and creating promotional materials to attract new business)
some context neededsocial core
0%AD
16%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Editing and retouching photos (using software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom to adjust colors, remove blemishes, crop images, and enhance overall quality)
27%DD
65%
Marketing and self-promotion (updating portfolios, managing social media, networking with potential clients, and creating promotional materials to attract new business)
23%AD
40%
Client consultations (meeting with clients to understand their needs, discussing project goals, and planning shoots, including locations, themes, and timelines)
deep expertisesocial core
18%AA
0%
Shooting photos (setting up lighting, framing shots, adjusting camera settings, and capturing images in various environments like studios, events, or outdoor locations)
deep expertisesocial element
13%AD
19%
Scouting locations (visiting potential shoot sites to assess lighting, backgrounds, and logistics, often before the actual shoot day)
13%AA
8%
Managing and organizing digital files (sorting, labeling, and backing up photos, ensuring easy retrieval for future use or client delivery)
1%DD
89%
Delivering final products (preparing and presenting photos to clients, whether digitally or physically, and ensuring they meet expectations)
some context neededsocial core
1%DA
14%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Shooting photos (setting up lighting, framing shots, adjusting camera settings, and capturing images in various environments like studios, events, or outdoor locations)
deep expertisesocial element
29%AD
16%
Editing and retouching photos (using software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom to adjust colors, remove blemishes, crop images, and enhance overall quality)
24%DD
64%
Client consultations (meeting with clients to understand their needs, discussing project goals, and planning shoots, including locations, themes, and timelines)
deep expertisesocial core
15%AA
0%
Managing and organizing digital files (sorting, labeling, and backing up photos, ensuring easy retrieval for future use or client delivery)
14%DD
93%
Marketing and self-promotion (updating portfolios, managing social media, networking with potential clients, and creating promotional materials to attract new business)
some context neededsocial core
10%AD
16%
Scouting locations (visiting potential shoot sites to assess lighting, backgrounds, and logistics, often before the actual shoot day)
4%AA
0%
Delivering final products (preparing and presenting photos to clients, whether digitally or physically, and ensuring they meet expectations)
2%DA
12%
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