Brooke+Webster

=**// Photographer. //**= Looking good Brooke keep up the good work :) -Miss Tutty

** My three questions ** //**1.how can i get into this job?**if you get proper training you can become a photographers assistant, you will get taught new things and then from there on you can go into further opportunities// //**2.if im still in school what classes will i need to take?** art which will teach you new things and it could involve doing some photography. computer technology,english and mathmatics. (they could all be useful)// //**3**.**how much would i earn in this job?** you would be usually on the minumim wage and photographers income depends on the success of their business.//

Facts about becoming a photographer; //**What is the most important thinfs to know when entering the field of photography? -**//

//**First** you need to have a serious, sound knowledge of how cameras work, how light works, and how it all combines into a photograph. Without this knowledge, you will never be able to get the perfect pictures you want. but the technical side isn’t that difficult, and you can be taught and learn more skills!//

//**The second thing** you need can not be taught or trained, it’s something you either have, or manage to learn over time. It’s an eye for a good photo. It’s a difficult yet important part of being a good photographer.//

//**The final** **thing** you need is to be a people person, you need to make sure you can work well with people. Photography is usually about the people in front of the lens, and if you can’t make them relax and be themselves, the photos will never come out well.//   about the job; tasks and duties; 
 * arrange cameras, lights, settings, props and models for shoots
 * take digital or film photos and process the images
 * digitally edit photos
 * mount and frame pictures
 * restore old photos
 * set up exhibitions
 * run and market their own businesses.

Personal Qualities;

// Photographers need to be: //  About the qualifications and conditions:
 * able to work well under pressure
 * creative and artistic
 * practical and disciplined, with an eye for detail
 * confident and motivated
 * able to make people feel relaxed and at ease
 * technically skilled
 * problem-solvers
 * good at time management
 * need to be patient
 * Working conditions; **
 * -in studios, offices and darkrooms.**
 * -outdoors in different locations and all weather conditions.**
 * -photographers may travel for seminars etc, both within New Zealand and overseas.**

Related jobs;

**-artistic and graphic director**

 * -journalist**
 * -photographic processor**
 * -screen printer**

Useful experience;
 * -darkroom experience (some would do this in art)**
 * -business or computer work**

Pay and progression;


 * -any photographers start working as photographer's assistants, usually on the minimum wage. Most photographers are self employed, so their income depends on the success of their business and how many hours they work.**

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a few questions; // **1.** **What would you enjoy about this job?** What would I not enjoy about this job?ild enjoy meeting new people, learning new skills and going new places(: // //**2.** **How do I rate my interest in this job now?** (Very high, high, low, very low) i would rate it as high(:<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**3.** **How well would this job match my skills and interests?**well i think it matches me quite well. my friends know i like capturing the good moments in life and getting out and about with the camera(: **4.who would this job suit?**it would suit someone who likes taking photos, who likes capturing the good moments in life and of landscape. you dont have to have the full skills to do this job but it is good if you have some skills because you will learn alot more! you would learn so much over a peroid of time! as i said above the main things you need to know are;how a camera works,how to work are camera, how lights work and how it all combines into a photograph. //



Conclusion; //<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I think i would like this job because i like taking photos,getting out and about and taking photos of land marks just capturing all the good moments in life. // //<span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> the good thing i would like about this job is metting new people and learning new skills(: // //<span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">before i went into this job i would have to learn abit more about light and how cameras work(: //