Introduction

This task show the path I want to take in life for my career and researching how to get their. For example looking at job roles, qualifications and looking at industry references

Job Role Overview

Photographer

• Capture images
• Compose the shot
• Engage subjects
• Edit and Retouch
• Manage workflow
• Deliver the Final product
• Promote their work

Key Responsibilities

• Client communication
• Conseptualization
• Logistics
• Equipment management

Required Skills

• Technical skills
• Editing skills
• Creativity
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Research & adaptability

Qualifications & Career Pathways

• (College – Level 3 Film & Photography)

  Currently, I am at college learning the skills of Film and photography which will greatly help develop me as a photographer and the project style work will prep me for the work I will need to do for this career

• Short-Term (Next 1–2 years)

  Outside of college for the next 2 years I will be adding to my portfolio and adding to my skills as a photography by consantly doing photography. Also doing some small side photoshoots for work, like pets or local businesses

• Early Career (Post-College / 18–21)

  After college, I have a lot of options and I haven’t decided on one yet. I could help with documentaries or start my own business or even go to university. But what ever I do this part of my life is the start of my career and using my skills to get that career

• Mid Career (21–25)

  In a 5 years, The dream would to work for a big company like national geographic or BBC and work on documentaries or other work that consists of photography or I can choose the independent route of making and earning off of my own business.

• Established Photographer / Filmmaker (25+)

  At this stage of my life I want to have a solid job and be happy with what ever I’m doing. Like with my own business or working contracts with big companys.

Industry References

These videos reflect very well on the career path I would like to do. The first video shows Rachel Bigsby a professional award winning wildlife photographer working for Nikon doing a photo shoot of birds. The second video shows the perspective of a wildlife photographer and the last video shows the story of a man going from being a beginner photographer to in 5 years getting asked by Natural Geographic to use his photo for their wildife work.

Trends & Emerging Technology

Photography is constantly evolving and changing and here are some of the thing that will be greatly used in the present and future.

• Drones

• Mirrorless Cameras & High-Resolution Sensors

• Al Editing Tools

• Social Media & Online Platforms

• Documentary & Storytelling Focus

Reflection

This work has really help me to see a path for my future and allow me to make a plan for my life. Also seeing the career that I want to work in has allowed me to think “Do I want this?” and yes I do. This has allowed me to see the skills and the mindset needed for this line of work and what skills I need to improve. I have realised that building my portfolio and gaining exprence is the best way to improve.

Practical Crew Exercise

For this project I have done multible exercises to help me with recording the advert that I’m making. These exercises consist of.

• Doing Lighting Experiments
• Recording Match cuts to learn shot trasitions
• Researching adverts to see how they get thier message across