Photographer

Summary

Photographers operate cameras and lighting equipment to take photographs of people, places, products and other subjects.

Duties & Tasks

Photographers may perform the following tasks:

  • operate a range of cameras, lights and light-measuring devices
  • work out the required camera angle, light positions, exposure and composition
  • offer technical solutions to illustrative problems
  • advise on photographic approaches and the selection of locations, props, models and colour coordination
  • use computers for tasks such as image manipulation and the production of visual images in print or digital form
  • mix chemicals, process film and enlarge prints.

Working Conditions

Photographers stand most of the time and often carry heavy equipment. They may work on location or in a studio and sometimes in darkrooms when developing film.

Personal Requirements

  • artistic flair
  • able to learn the technical aspects of photography
  • self-motivated, with initiative and problem-solving skills
  • interested in contemporary styles and trends in graphics, architecture and fashion is an advantage.

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