Photographer

Key Responsibilities

• Client Consultation: Meet with clients to understand their vision, expectations, and project requirements.
• Planning & Preparation: Scout locations, select props, set up backdrops, lighting, and camera equipment.
• Shooting: Take high-quality photographs, directing subjects and composing shots for the best composition.
• Editing & Post-Production: Process, edit, retouch, and enhance images using software like Photoshop to meet quality standards.
• Asset Management: Organize, archive, and deliver final images to clients.
• Business Tasks (for Freelancers): Market services, manage contracts, schedule, and handle billing.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with cameras, lenses, lighting, and editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom).
• Artistic Eye: Strong sense of composition, color, and visual storytelling.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and direction for clients and subjects.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for blemishes, lighting, and image quality.
• Business Acumen: For self-employed photographers, skills in marketing and client management are crucial.

Common Specializations

• Portraits (weddings, families, headshots)
• Commercial/Advertising (products, lifestyle)
• Fashion
• Photojournalism/Editorial (events, news)
• Real Estate
• Medical/Forensic