Photographer - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 31-07-2018 9:30:04 AM
06-09-2018 1:59:28 PM
Photographer

Location: Muscat, Oman
Salary: Up to $2500 per month negotiable

About the Role:
Opportunity available for a professional photographer and videographer who has experience in weddings and other events, fashion and models, brands, babies and families

Requirements:
Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
Knows how to use and operate DSLR camera and professional video camera in manual mode
Knows how to use photography equipment like lightings flash, etc
Creative and hardworking
Willing to render extra hours
Knows how to use Photoshop, lightroom, and other similar software.
Photoshop lightroom adobe premiere after effects
Willing to work with a team
Knows how to work with different styles and preferences of clients
Able to operate the ff software

Duties:
Working with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them
Seeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities
Carrying out research and preparation for a shoot
Working in different locations and circumstances to get the right image
Using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software
Communicating with photographic subjects, putting them at ease, encouraging them and directing them
Arranging still life objects, products, scenes, props and backgrounds
Liaising with other professionals, including graphic designers, writers, gallery managers, picture researchers, commissioning editors and art directors
Managing the processing and use of images, discussing technical problems, checking for quality and dealing with clients' concerns
Preparing proofs for approval
Compiling finished products for sale, such as albums and framed prints
Understanding traditional film and digital photography and keeping up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques
Developing expertise with software to digitally enhance images by, for example, changing emphasis, cropping pictures, correcting minor faults or moving objects around
Managing the business aspects of the work, including administration, scheduling work, invoicing and basic accounting
Developing a good portfolio, building a network of contacts and achieving a reputation for quality and reliability to secure future assignments
Self-marketing by, for example, producing business cards, postcards and promotional materials and creating and maintaining a website.