photographer
Photographers take pictures using digital or film cameras and equipment. Photographers may develop negatives or use computer software in order to produce finished images and prints.
Also called: photographer retoucher, portrait photographer, wedding photographer, technical photographer, scientific photographer, art photographer, photo designer, studio photographer
- 16
- essential skills
- 37
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3431
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- photography teacher5 skills in common
- video artist4 skills in common
- drawing artist3 skills in common
- artistic painter2 skills in common
- camera operator2 skills in common
- porcelain painter2 skills in common
- scenic painter2 skills in common
- vlogger2 skills in common
Essential skills
16- create artificial light
- create digital images
- design an artificial lighting system
- determine image composition
- develop an artistic framework
- develop visual elements
- license photo usage
- maintain photographic equipment
- operate a camera
- prepare personal work environment
- select auxiliary equipment for photographic work
- select photographic equipment
- select photos
- set up cameras
- set up photographic equipment
- test photographic equipment
Optional skills
37- advertising techniques
- advise customers on photography
- architectural design
- art collections
- brand marketing techniques
- care for food aesthetic
- collaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions
- communicate with youth
- computer graphics
- conduct extensive international travel
- create infrared imagery
- design greeting cards
- develop artistic educational activities
- develop artistic project budgets
- develop film
- digital marketing techniques
- direct photographic workers
- edit negatives
- edit photographs
- handle artworks
- home decoration techniques
- landscape architecture
- load film
- measure light levels
- mount photos
- organise product display
- prepare digital art for master photograph
- represent company in exhibitions
- research new photographic procedures
- scan photos
- select camera apertures
- set up photographic exhibitions
- social media marketing techniques
- sporting events
- swim
- use photographic equipment
- wildlife
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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