Photographers

Photographers operate still cameras to take photographs.

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia:

- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

**Tasks include:**

- consulting with clients to determine objectives of photographic assignments - studying requirements of assignment and selecting type of camera, film, filter and lighting - working from a studio, and transporting and setting up equipment at assigned locations - measuring light levels and determining exposure - adjusting camera angles, aperture settings and subjects to achieve desired composition - adjusting lighting and filters to accentuate highlights and colours - mixing photographic chemicals, processing film and developing prints - manipulating images using digital imaging techniques and creative darkroom techniques such as adjusting exposure and development times - may make enlarged prints, and mount and frame prints