Photography Associate 

(Female, Age 25) from Davis, CA

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At a Glance

Current Job

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Job Title Photography Associate
Salary $30,000
Other Compensation None Set
Hours/Week
Company Size (not answered)
Location Davis, CA
Years Experience 2 years

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Current job Q&A

Describe the type of organization you work for.
Jessica Christine Photography—I photograph children & infants. Very small company–4 employees.

Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Photograph Children (and babies), edit photos, order and package photos.

Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
Blue Shield Health insurance

Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well compensated

Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.

Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No

Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
No

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A day in the life of…

Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:

5am to 6am
6am to 7am
7am to 8am Arrive at work, check email & voice mail–promptly reply to any inquiries or questions/comments.
8am to 9am Begin editing photos from prior day of work & finish up for client ordering session.
9am to 10am Client Ordering session @ 9:15am, have all papers ready to go and slideshow on.
10am to 11am Still going through with ordering session and showing different products that can be ordered with client.
11am to 12pm Done with ordering session–preparing the photos ordered for the order that I will submit to printing company.
12pm to 1pm LUNCH
1pm to 2pm Check Email–respond to any new. Catch up on any paperwork and get prepared for 2:00 photo session.
2pm to 3pm PHOTO SESSION
3pm to 4pm Finished photo session @ 3:30pm.
4pm to 5pm Left for the day.
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