What does a professional photographer do?

Plans the shoot, runs the session and delivers files ready for the agreed channel.

Photographer vs camera operator?

Photographer stresses stills; camera operator moving video. Some do both.

What to assess when hiring?

Portfolio in the requested style and a test to a real brief.

photographer

Code 3431.1

The photographer (fotógrafa) produces images: light direction, composition and delivery per brief (ads, events, product). Use this Job Dictionary profile to creative role for brand, ecommerce or media.

Essential skills

Knowledge

Historia de la fotografía

Skills and competences

license photo usage
create digital images
develop visual elements
develop an artistic framework
determine image composition
set up cameras
operate a camera
maintain photographic equipment
set up photographic equipment
prepare personal work environment
test photographic equipment
create artificial light
select auxiliary equipment for photographic work
select photographic equipment
select photos

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Assess brand-aligned eye, delivery punctuality and editing workflow.

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What does a professional photographer do?: Plans the shoot, runs the session and delivers files ready for the agreed channel.
Photographer vs camera operator?: Photographer stresses stills; camera operator moving video. Some do both.
What to assess when hiring?: Portfolio in the requested style and a test to a real brief.

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences