Photographer
Photographers take and edit images of people, places, products and events. You could work in a studio or on location and specialise in an area such as fashion, advertising, wildlife or photojournalism. Freelance work is common.
Day-to-day tasks
In this role you could:
- Talk to clients about what they want from a shoot and agree a brief
- Find and prepare suitable locations for photo shoots
- Set up cameras and lighting and take photographs
- Edit and process images using photography software
- Check that colours are accurate and images meet the required standard
- Choose the best photographs for the client to use online or in print
Skills & knowledge
You’ll need:
- An understanding of the visual arts and an eye for detail
- Good customer service and clear communication skills
- The ability to work well with other people
- Flexibility when plans or conditions change
- Patience and the ability to stay calm under pressure
- Practical skills for handling cameras and lighting equipment
- Confidence using computers and image-editing software
Industry Qualifications
University College Isle of Man (UCM) offers courses in Art & Design.
Higher education options include a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) or degree in photography, commercial photography, visual arts or art and design. You can check courses and entry requirements through UCAS.
For more information, visit the Association of Photographers’ careers page.