Arts & Photography Opportunties

Serving part-time in the Navy Reserve allows you to pursue the advantages of civilian life while enjoying the camaraderie, challenges, and many benefits the military offers. Whether or not you have prior service in the military, as a Navy Reservist, you will proudly serve your country as you increase your overall opportunities for success. In exchange, you’ll be rewarded with benefits designed to help you succeed in both your military and civilian lives.

Arts and Photography in the Navy Reserve
Capture the takeoff of an F/A-18 from 10 feet away utilizing your Hi8 video cam. Chronicle the exploits of fellow Sailors in 1,500 words or more. Draw on all your strengths to create a better future. The Arts and Photography field in the Navy Reserve offers you the unique opportunity to express your creative ability as you gain invaluable experience working alongside an elite group of military professionals.

If your interest or experience lies in photography, writing, music, illustration, or design, the possibilities are endless. You might operate state-of-the-art photography equipment for a military news conference, create graphics for a high-profile presentation, design layouts for a Navy magazine, or write a feature article that’s picked up by your hometown newspaper.

Jobs in this field include
Journalist
Lithographer
Musician
Photographer’s Mate

As part of this occupational specialty, you could:




Serve as one of the Navy's professional photographers

Operate state-of-the-art photography and video equipment

Shoot portrait photography or aerial photography or perform photographic copying

Scan and/or edit digital, still, and video images

Operate darkroom and laboratory equipment for film/print production

Serve as a reporter by gathering and communicating news about people, places, and activities in the Navy

Play in a Navy band

Prepare illustrations, original art, and graphics using various art media including pencil, pen, airbrush, inks, and paints

Prepare technical drawings and audiovisual materials, including charts, slides, and graphs and operate projectors

Operate personal computer/desktop publishing systems

Design layouts, set type, and make plates for printing

Operate printing presses
Advanced Training & Certification
Advanced training in photojournalism or digital editing is available to Reservists who display a high level of talent and motivation. This could lead to earning Department of Labor certification as an illustrator, draftsman, or silk screen cutter.

Your training may also prepare you for a future career, or enhance your current career, as a still/studio photographer, TV camera operator, photojournalist, film editor, offset press operator, or illustrator.To learn how you can pursue an Arts and Photography job in the Navy Reserve, contact your local