This Occupational Competency Analysis Profile (OCAP) for commercial photography is an employer-verified competency list that evolved from a modified DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) job analysis process involving business, industry, labor, and community agency representatives throughout Ohio. The competency list consists of 12 units: (1) business and professionalism; (2) cameras and exposure control; (3) 35mm single-lens reflex cameras; (4) black-and-white negative development; (5) black-and-white negative printing; (6) preparation of photographs for presentation; (7) medium- and large-format cameras; (8) lighting and backdrops; (9) portfolio; (10) digital imaging; (11) color transparency films; and (12) color negative printing. Competencies for employability also are listed in 12 units: career development, decision making and problem solving, work ethic, job-seeking skills, job retention and career advancement skills, technology in the workplace, lifelong learning, economic education, balancing work and family, citizenship in the workplace, leadership, and entrepreneurship. The OCAP guide also includes an academic job profile for commercial photography; a total list of academic competencies as well as a list of the competencies needed for these occupations; and a list of the members of the verification panels. (KC)