Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

PHOTOGRAPHERS operate still cameras to take photographs.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

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.

Occupation:

211311 Photographer