Operates a still camera to take photographs.

Consults with clients to determine objectives of photographic assignments; studies requirements of assignment and selects type of camera, film, filter and lighting; works from a studio, and transports and sets up equipment at assigned locations; measures light levels and determines exposure; adjusts camera angles, aperture settings and subjects to achieve desired composition; adjusts lighting and filters to accentuate highlights and colours; mixes photographic chemicals, processes film and develops prints; manipulates images using digital imaging techniques and creative darkroom techniques such as adjusting exposure and development times; may make enlarged prints, and mount and frame prints.

• Works indoors in photographic studios, also works indoors and outdoors.
• Outdoor work is likely to be limited to appropriate weather conditions.
• Employees usually work in adequately heated and ventilated work spaces.
• Employees may work long or unusual hours in order to complete artwork.

• Sedentary to medium physical demand levels.
• Employees may sit or stand or walk
• Stretching up and reaching across is likely to be required when setting up equipment and when posing models or positioning other objects. Bending over may be required occasionally when working over benches and developing photos. Squatting, crouching and kneeling may be required when working on some shoots to obtain certain photographic angles. Twisting of the body or neck may be required occasionally.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is only likely if developing the photographs is one of the required tasks.
• Lifting, carrying and holding is likely to be required to facilitate the carrying of photographic equipment.
• Repetitive movements of the hands and arms are likely to be frequently required, when using cameras, setting up photographic equipment and computers if undertaking digital editing.
• Driving is likely to be required on a regular basis to attend a variety of locations.
• Use of hand-held objects and equipment will be frequent and will include cameras, light metres, lights, lenses and computers with specialist photographic packages and photographic developing equipment.
• Mental skills needed include artistic and creative, problem-solving and organisation.

• A relevant NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.