Photographer

Work setting

• Urban area
• Photographic studio

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop and print photographs
• Mount and frame photographs
• Adapt existing photographic images and create new digitized images to be included in multimedia/newmedia products
• Determine picture composition, make technical adjustments to equipment and photograph subject
• Operate computers to manipulate photographic images
• Operate scanners to transfer photographic images to computers
• Study requirements of a particular assignment and decide on type of camera, film, lighting and background accessories to be used
• Take pictures of individuals, families, groups and public

Experience and specialization

Photographic techniques

• Digital photo imaging

Photographic experience

• Audio-visual or videography
• Portraiture
• Wedding
• Aerial

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity