1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Photographer do? |
|
 What field is your job in?
Photography
|
|
What is your job title?
Photographer
|
|
Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
I am a self-employed photographer. I do most of the work myself but I do have two assistants who help me at on-location shoots. I graduated with a BA in Art with a minor in Photography and it is my passion. I have many satisfied clients and I have been expanding my clientèle over the past year.
|
|
How long have you been employed in this position?
3
|
|
How many hours do you work a week on average?
35
|
|
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I am responsible for photographing clients both in a studio setting and outdoor/on-location setting. I am responsible for all of the photo equipment (lights, flashes, camera bodies, lenses, etc.) After the photo sessions I am responsible for all photo editing and touch-ups and handling clients\' print orders.
|
|
What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
12000
|
|
What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
18000
|
|
Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
No benefits as I am self-employed. I do have lots of freedom and the ability to travel to interesting locations for photo shoots.
|
|
Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
I feel that I have been compensated more now that when I started. With the ability to set my own prices, I\'ve learned just how much time and work is involved in this job.
|
|
|
2. Work environment! |
|
Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
Yes. I work with new people every week and I love it. Photographing weddings are especially interesting because you really get to know people and their friends and families and their traditions. I love meeting new people. I think that's one of my favorite things about being a photographer.
|
|
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No
|
|
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
|
|
Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
My work location varies from my studio in my spare room at my home to outdoor sessions at many locations - lakes, rivers, arboretums, fields, beaches, etc.
|
|
Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
-
3 Income
-
1 Work Environment - co-workers
-
8 Work Environment - supervisors
-
7 Benefits
-
5 Hours
-
4 Level of responsibility
-
2 The actual "work" you do at your job
-
6 Job Title
|
|
3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
|
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
I would definitely recommend photography classes and a degree in the field can't hurt!
|
|
What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Practice, good equipment and good people skills are all required.
|
|
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
I definitely think it helps but many great photographers have no formal training.
|
|
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Photography is an expensive field to get into. Good quality equipment is essential. Make sure you can handle crazy schedules and have the time and programs for post-processing and editing. If you love photography, give it a shot!
|
|
In order to view the remaining sections of this questionnaire please
SIGN IN
or
REGISTER HERE or 
|
