Key Result Areas:

• Develop and print exposed film, using chemicals, touchup tools, and developing and printing equipment, or send film to photofinishing laboratories for processing.
• Enhance, retouch, and resize photographs and negatives, using airbrushing and other techniques.
• Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas.
• Work with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them
• Seek out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities
• Carry out research and preparation for a shoot
• Work in different locations and circumstances to get the right image
• Use an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software
• Communicate with photographic subjects, put them at ease, encouraging them and directing them
• Arrange still life objects, products, scenes, props and backgrounds
• Liaise with other professionals, including graphic designers, writers, gallery managers, picture researchers, commissioning editors and art directors
• Manage the processing and use of images, discussing technical problems, check for quality and deal with clients' concerns; manage the business aspects of the work, including administration, scheduling work, invoicing and basic accounting
• Understand traditional film and digital photography and keeping up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques
• Develop expertise with software to digitally enhance images by, for example, changing emphasis, cropping pictures, correcting minor faults or moving objects around
• Develop a good portfolio, building a network of contacts and achieving a reputation for quality and reliability in order to secure future assignments

Key Highlights:

• Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained????Major assignments handled????
• Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled???
• Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????