Caitlin+H

= PHOTOGRAPHER =


 * THREE QUESTIONS I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY ARE: **
 * ** How much will I earn? **
 * ** What qualifications/skills will I need? **
 * ** What opportunities will I have? **


 * HOW MUCH WILL I EARN? **
 * The amount can very between 10,000 and 21,000 for starting photographers and between 25,000 and 65,000 for professionals. **


 * WHAT QUALLIFICATIONS/SKILLS WILL I NEED? **
 * ** knowledge of how to control light and achieve different photographic effects. **
 * ** skills in processing digital and/or film images. **
 * ** knowledge of the latest photographic methods, equipment and trends. **
 * ** technical ability with a wide range of photographic equipment and technology. **
 * ** a keen eye for detail. **
 * ** good communication and people skills. **
 * ** good time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines. **


 * WHAT OPPORTUNITIES WILL I HAVE? **
 * Chances of getting a job as a photography are very limited because of a high number of people graduating with photography qualifications competing for a very limited number of jobs. Most photographers are self employed or agencies. **


 * ABOUT THE JOB **
 * Photography is using lighting, cameras, settings, props and models for shoots. You come up with ideas for photos and try to give the clients the best outcome. The amount of hours you work can differ depending on when the clients want them, where they are(studios, offices, darkroom, outdoors or overseas) or if you need to travel. **

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 * RESOURCES I USED **
 * TASK AND DUTIES **
 * ** Adjust shutter speeds, camera focus, field depth, subject motion, film type and film speed. **
 * ** Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors. **
 * ** Select and adjust subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects. **
 * ** Develop and print exposed film, using chemicals, touchup tools, and developing and printing equipment, or send film to photofinishing laboratories for processing. **
 * ** Enhance, retouch and resize photographs and negatives, using airbrushing and other techniques. **
 * ** Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed. **




 * PERSONAL QUALITIES **
 * ** Polite **
 * ** patient **
 * ** determined **
 * ** hardworking **
 * ** vision **
 * ** Coordination **
 * ** Technical Skills **


 * RELATED JOBS **
 * ** graphic designer **
 * ** interior designer **
 * ** artist **
 * ** artist director **
 * ** photographer developer/printer **


 * USEFUL SUBECTS **
 * ** Art **
 * ** [[image:http://s2.favim.com/orig/32/black-and-white-camera-canon-canon-camera-photography-Favim.com-258573.jpg align="right"]]Graphic design **
 * ** Computer studies **
 * ** Maths **
 * ** English **


 * WORKING CONDITIONS **
 * For photography you will need to be able to work in many different environments including studios, darkrooms, offices, outdoors and overseas. You will work all through out the year in all kind of weather. **


 * QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION **
 * You do not need a qualification to become a photographer but it may help your chances of employment. To become a qualified photographer you can get training at TAFE and University. **
 * Certificate in Photo imaging helps you develop the skills to take photographs in a number of settings. A diploma in Photo imaging furthers your Certificate training and also provides you with business and publishing skills. An advanced Diploma of Photography gives you the skills in photography and the opportunity to apply what you've learnt on a supervised work placement in the industry. **


 * CONCLUSION **
 * I think I would enjoy being a photographer very much, as I like taking pictures and being creative. I think with some practice I could get very far. I would like being able to have the chance to travel and met lots of different people, I wouldn't mind the long hours but I would have to gain some more confidence and social skills and learn about cameras. It would be quite exciting going to all the different events like weddings and it would give a lot of inspiration. As time goes by this job will change as technology changes and develops which means I would have to learn to use the new technology. **