Overview
working with Clients to Discuss the Images They Require and How They Want to Use Them;
seeking Out Appropriate Photographic Subjects and Opportunities;
carrying Out Research and Preparation for a Shoot;
working in Different Locations and in Different Circumstances to Get the Right Image;
using An Extensive Range of Technical Equipment, Including Cameras, Lenses, Lighting and Specialist Software;
communicating with Photographic Subjects, Putting Them At Ease, Encouraging Them and Directing Them;
arranging Still Life Objects, Products, Scenes, Props and Backgrounds;
liaising with other Professionals, Including Graphic Designers, Writers, Gallery Managers, Picture Researchers, Commissioning Editors and Art Directors;
managing the Processing and Use of Images, Discussing Technical Problems, Checking for Quality and Dealing with Clients' Concerns;
preparing Proofs for Approval;
compiling Finished Products for Sale, such as Albums and Framed Prints;
understanding Traditional Film and Digital Photography and Keeping Up to Date with Industry Trends, Developments and New Techniques;
developing Expertise with Software to Digitally Enhance Images By, for Example, Changing Emphasis, Cropping Pictures, Correcting Minor Faults or Moving Objects Around;
managing the Business Aspects of the Work, Including Administration, Scheduling Work, Invoicing and Basic Accounting;
developing a Good Portfolio, Building a Network of Contacts and Achieving a Reputation for Quality and Reliability in Order to Secure Future Assignments;
self-marketing By, for Example, Producing Business Cards, Postcards and Promotional Materials and Creating and Maintaining a Website.
Skills / Roles I hire for
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