What is required for a job in photography?

Responsibilities:
 Work with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them
 Carry out research and prepare for a shoot
 Working in different locations and circumstances to get the right image
 Use an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting
and specialist software
 Develop software expertise to digitally enhance images by, for example, changing
emphasis, cropping pictures, correcting minor faults or moving objects around
 Compile finished products for sale, such as albums and framed prints
 Develop a good portfolio, build a network of contacts and achieve a reputation for
quality and reliability in order to secure future assignments.
[source: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/photographer]

Qualifications:
You can become a photographer without a degree, but in many instances having a degree or
equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.

Your degree could include:

 Art and design
 Digital imaging
 Fine art
 Graphics
 Media Studies
 Photography

A postgraduate qualification is not necessary however, if you want to enter a more

competitive specialist area such as fashion, advertising and photojournalism, a higher
degree may be helpful
[source: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/photographer]

Skills:
 Excellent technical skills, using digital and non-digital cameras and industry-standard
software such as Photoshop
 Creativity and passion for taking photographs
 Personality, perseverance, patience and dedication when working on projects and
briefs
 Strength in working under pressure, balancing workloads and being punctual when
meeting deadlines
 The ability to work independently and with a group, building rapport with clients,
colleagues and other businesses
[source: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/photographer]
What is a photographer good at?:
 They have good communication skills when working with clients as they have to
make sure that their needs are being met
 Learning from errors that occur during projects/briefs
 Meeting deadlines for clients
 Using editing software’s to enhance meanings in their photographs

What are other jobs related to photography?:

 Medical illustrator
 Film/video editor
 Fine artist
 Television camera operator
[source: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/photographer]