Job Report.

Issues.

Issues faced by individuals looking to enter into a carreer within the creative media sector.

Competition. There are lots of other people looking to enter the creative media sector. This means you will have to stand out in your application.

Skills. You need to be multi-skilled because jobs usually require you to do a number of different things.

Experience. Young people will not have as much experience as older. 

Location. The majority of jobs in the media are in London and up north in places such as Manchester.

University. The cost of University is rising which is making it increasingly harder for young people to get educated.

Recession. There is not a lot of money and it is hard to get a job as companies are cutting back on their employers.

Technology. The development and growth of technology is helping towards companies making people redundant.

The positives of entering a career within the creative media sector.

It's creative. This may suit your personality as it is more of an artistic job role rather than academic. 

It suits your personal interests.

Money. There is always people buying media products, this could be an opportunity to make a lot of money.

Travel. You may get the opportunity to travel the country and even the world.

Range of jobs. There is a huge range of different types of jobs in this particular industry. You can climb up the ladder and spread your options. 

It is the biggest industry in the UK and it is constantly growing.

Fashion photographer.

The day to day roles and responsibilities of a fashion photographer.

The role of the fashion photographer is to photograph garments and interpret the underling ideas and associations suggested by the season, range of clothes, the designer or the design brand. This job role requires you to work both in studios and on location to produce eye-catching photos that advertise clothing, accessories and lifestyle. As a fashion photographer you need to understand each clients brand image. You will also be required to work with other creative people to fulfil a brief. The client will supply your studio for you.

Other duties.

You may ned to set up studios. This includes setting up lighting, equipment props etc. You may also need to tell the make-up artists how you want the models make up and how their hair needs to be done etc.

Hours/Shift patterns/Early or late starts.

Fashion photographers usually work irregular hours. They could be from 20-80 hours per week, at any times.

Skills needed.

Fashion photography requires you to immerse yourself totally in the world of fashion and develop outstanding creative and technical skills. This will give your photos individual character. You need to be a good employee and a reliable team player. You have to be hard working and able to maintain to employers' confidentiality agreements. You need to be able to control studio or location situations where the photographer, assistants, models, stylists, make-up artists and hairdressers all need to work together towards a common goal. 

Qualities needed for the role. 

You need good communication and organisation skills. You have to be a good, confident team player with a friendly, professional attitude.

Experience required.

Some colleges and universities offer courses that specialise in fashion photography. Many catalogue photographers start out by assisting an established photographer. You also need a good understanding of health and safety. You can start off by working with an already established fashion photographer and learning the skills. Then you can make your way up the ladder. 

Salary.

Most fashion photographers earn around £17,010 and £32,500 a year.

Companies/Organisations you could work for.

Big companies I could work for once i have climbed the ladder and got myself out there.

- London Photo Company

- Pirana Photography 

- La Mode

- Playground Photographic

- River Island 

- Topshop

- Essensi Photography
- Asos

Small profile on one organisation- what do they offer? Benefits/Drawbacks.

ASOS. 

ASOS is a very popular online clothing website which sell clothes made by other brands for cheaper prices. They have a job vacancy as a still life photographer. This means I would be taking images of items such as clothing, shoes and accessories to go on the Asos website. The job is based in London.

Benefits of working in this job role. My images will be seen by a big number of people world wide. I would be on a high wage.

Drawbacks of working in this job role. I would be working in London, which is a couple of hour journey from where I live. I'm not used to travelling this far every day so It would mean that I would possibly have to move to London. 

Why have you chosen this career path? What appeals to you?

I have chosen this career path because it will give me the chance to meet new people. I will have the chance to work both as a team and individually. I also have a huge interest in photography and it is also a hobby of mine which makes the job more appealing and suitable to me.

Why are you suitable for this type of career? skills and qualities

I have good teamwork skills and I am very organised and punctual. I also like that my hours will be different every week because it gives me a chance to be flexable. I am chatty, motivated and I like to meet new people which makes me perfect for the job as these are the exact qualities you need to have to be a photographer. 

What skills do you need to develop in the future to be able to do this type of job?

I need more experience with people and studio photography to be able to enter this job. I have had experience with studio photography before but I would need to enhance my skills before I applied for a job in it because my knowledge is basic in this area of photography.

What other career paths are similar? What opportunities might the career present. 

I could take up a career in a different type of photography such as landscape photography. This would give me the chance to travel and experience new places.

Task 2a- Initial Research.

Initial Research.

General Practice or Social Photographer. (High Street Photographer).

This job role combines a blend of social, advertising, commercial and industrial photography. The role is commissioned by private individuals, small businesses and local organisations. It is often the case that the GP will work from a studio located in a town centre or in some cases the photographer will set up a temporary studio in places such as department stores or supermarkets. There are also other day to day roles that a GP will do, for example they will go to events such as weddings and parties to take photos for a client. They do mostly portrait photography. 

If you are willing to be a general practice photographer you need to be well organised, practical and versatile. You need to have good business and administrative skills, strong motivation and self confidence so you can promote yourself widely. GP's must be able to master a wide range of different areas and styles of photography, and the related lighting techniques. You also need to keep up to date with all the latest digital processes and image manipulation software, and take full advantage of this because the software is rapidly eveloving. Customer expectations can be very high, this means that you will  need excellent communication skills. They need to have crowd control skills, they need to have common sense in all interactions with their subjects, as well as being punctual and well mannered. 

No set academic qualifications are required to work as a GP. Though it is advised to take a course such as 'The Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) offered by the BIPP. GP's also need to understand health and safety legislation. 

Most GP's start out by assisting an established photographer and learn the job. This provides experience. It gives the opportunity to meet clients, art directors, models etc. The starting out wages are usually 12,000+ per year.


Fashion Photographer -Catalogue.

The role of the fashion photographer is to photograph garments and interpret the underling ideas and associations suggested by  the season, range of clothes, the designer or the design brand. This job role requires you to work both in studios and on location to produce eye-catching photos that advertise clothing, accessories and lifestyle. As a fashion photographer you need to understand each clients brand image. You will also be required to work with other creative people to fulfil a brief. The client will supply your studio for you. 

Fashion photography requires you to immerse yourself totally in the world of fashion and develop outstanding creative and technical skills. This will give your photos individual character. You need to be a good employee and a reliable team player. You have to be hard working and able to maintain to employers' confidentiality agreements. You need good communication and organisation skills. You need to be able to control studio or location situations where the photographer, assistants, models, stylists, make-up artists and hairdressers all need to work together towards a common goal. 

Some colleges and universities offer courses that specialise in fashion photography. Many catalogue photographers start out by assisting an established photographer. You also need a good understanding of health and safety. 


Most fashion photographers earn around £17,010 and £32,500 a year.

Assistsant Photographer.

Assistant photographers must be prepared to do whatever is necessary to ensure that a photo shoot runs smoothly. This usually involves preparing sets, checking equipment, setting up lighting and accessories, taking meter readings, transmitting files and transporting prints to and from labs. 

You need to be organised and practical. You need excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You need to have good office skills and be able to perform in a polite and professional manner. 

A college qualification cannot guarantee employment. Prospective employers normally expect to see a portfolio of photographs. This usually consists of 10 to 15 photos that show that you have a wide range of skills. You need to have an understanding of health and safety.