Registered Migration Australia

Photographer

ANZSCO 211311

Description
Operates a still camera to take photographs. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.

Skill Level
1

Specialisations

Fashion Photographer
Landscape Photographer
News Photographer
Photographic Artist
Portrait Photographer
Sports Photographer
Technical Photographer

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DIBP Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations

2532-11 Photographer

Group: 2113 Photographers

Description
operate still cameras to take photographs.

Tasks

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

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Some occupations in this unit group require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Occupations in this Group

211311 Photographer