These workers will still be needed to repair and revise images, even digital images. In fact, employment of precision process workers is expected to grow more slowly than average. More job openings will be available for machine operators than for precision process workers. Most job openings result from people leaving this occupation to retire or find another job. Employment of photofinishers is sensitive to the state of the economy.
Photographs are a luxury.
Thus, during economic downturns, many people develop fewer rolls of film. Experience or knowledge of photography can be an advantage. A background in math, art, chemistry, and computer science can also be helpful. These courses are available at high schools, vocational-technical schools, trade schools, and colleges and universities. Training for print machine operators may last only a few hours.