The visual approach in The Photographer at Work centers on exploring the process and environment surrounding photographers during the act of creation. The images reveal moments of concentration, interaction, and the technical aspects that shape photographic work, emphasizing the behind-the-scenes reality rather than the final images alone.

Themes of labor, craftsmanship, and the relationship between photographer and subject are woven throughout the 192 pages. The mood reflects an intimate and observational stance, documenting not just the photographic outcomes but the nuanced gestures, tools, and settings that contribute to making a photograph.