Resident Photographer

Qualifications & Competencies

- A degree or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage in the following subjects:
art and design; digital imaging; fine art; graphics; media studies; photography.

Roles and Responsibilities

Exact tasks will be discussed. However, common activities for the photographer include:

- Working with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them;

- Seeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities;

- Carrying out research and preparation for a shoot;

- Working in different locations and in different circumstances to get the right image;

- Using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software;

- Communicating with photographic subjects, putting them at ease, encouraging them and directing them;

- Arranging still life objects, products, scenes, props and backgrounds;

- Liaising with other professionals, including graphic designers, writers, gallery managers, picture researchers, commissioning editors and art directors;

- Managing the processing and use of images, discussing technical problems, checking for quality and dealing with clients' concerns;

- Compiling finished products for sale, such as albums and framed prints;

- Understanding traditional film and digital photography and keeping up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques;

- Developing expertise with software to digitally enhance images by, for example, changing emphasis, cropping pictures, correcting minor faults or moving objects around;

- Managing the business aspects of the work, including administration, scheduling work, invoicing and basic accounting;

- Developing a good portfolio, building a network of contacts and achieving a reputation for quality and reliability in order to secure future assignments;

- He/she will report to the General Manager.

Experience

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