Photographer's Assistants

Photographer's Assistants assist Photographers in taking and developing photographs.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Assists qualified photographers in photo shoots
  • Sets up studio for shoots
  • Arranges cameras and film
  • Organises lighting and other photographic equipment
  • Locates props for photo shoots
  • Takes photos
  • Develops and print photos
  • Scans photos into a computer
  • Edits and formats pictures and saves them to disk
  • May mount photographs and set up exhibits

Key values of workers in Photographer's Assistants

  • Relationships

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Photographer's Assistants

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Service Orientation

    Actively looking for ways to help people.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Active Learning

    Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.