1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, Revision 1  
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UNIT GROUP 2113 PHOTOGRAPHERS


    PHOTOGRAPHERS operate still cameras to take photographs.

    Indicative Skill Level:
    In Australia and New Zealand:

      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. The occupation in this unit group requires 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).

    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

211311 PHOTOGRAPHER

    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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