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Junior Photographer
Remuneration: | R15000 - R15000 per month cost-to-company |
Location: | Pretoria, Pretoria East |
Education level: | Diploma |
Job level: | Junior |
Own transport required: | Yes |
Travel requirement: | Occasional |
Type: | Permanent |
Reference: | #FP162 |
Company: | Finding Personnel |
Job specification: Junior photographer with photo editing skills
Location: Woodlands, Pretoria East
Employment type: Full-time
Salary/CTC: R 15 000 (depending on experience, qualifications, and current earnings)
Reports to: Senior photographer/directors
Job overview
Our client is seeking a talented and enthusiastic junior photographer to join their team. The successful candidate will assist in capturing school photographs, ensuring high-quality images, and managing photo editing tasks. Prior experience working with children in a school photography setting and being fluent in Afrikaans is highly advantageous.
Key responsibilities
Photography
- Assist in setting up and breaking down photography equipment at various school locations.
- Capture high-quality photographs of students, staff, and school events.
- Ensure all images are well-lit, in focus, and meet the company’s quality standards.
- Work efficiently to manage tight schedules and large groups.
- Edit and retouch photographs using industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom).
- Perform colour correction, cropping, and image enhancements.
- Organise and manage digital files, ensuring proper labelling and storage.
- Interact professionally with school staff, students, and parents.
- Provide clear instructions to children to capture the best possible images.
- Address any concerns or requests promptly and courteously.
- Maintain and manage photography equipment.
- Assist in maintaining accurate records of photo sessions and client details.
- Support the senior photographer with various administrative tasks as needed.
Education
- Diploma or degree in photography, visual arts, or a related field.
- Previous experience in school photography or working with children is preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in photo editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom).
- Fluent in Afrikaans
- Strong photography skills, including an understanding of lighting, composition, and camera settings.
- Excellent photo editing and retouching abilities.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patient and approachable, especially when working with children.
- Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail.
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Own reliable vehicle
- Travel to various school locations is required.
- Ability to carry and set up photography equipment.
- Flexible working hours, including early mornings and occasional weekends.
Posted on 24 Oct 11:08, Closing date 23 Dec