Portrait photographer competencies

Portrait photographer competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Portrait photographer position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

         1.            High school diploma or equivalent

         2.            Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills

         3.            Ability to effectively interact with school age children and adults

         4.            Previous experience working with children preferred

         5.            Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment

         6.            Willing to work a varied seasonal schedule, including early mornings and long days

         7.            Demonstrate a positive and professional image

         8.            Reliable insured transportation to reach assigned locations and to transport several pieces of photography equipment.  Vehicle insurance must be current and in compliance with state law.

         9.            Must have a valid driver’s license

     10.            Ability to lift and operate camera equipment

     11.            Ability to travel up to 50 - 100 mile radius depending on territory

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills