Staff photographer competencies

Staff photographer competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Staff 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. Minimum of 3+ years experience of studio photography
2. Extensive knowledge of Canon 5D mk 2 and 7D
3. PhaseOne Digital Backs
4. Extensive experience with Capture One pro 6, and Lightroom
5. Experience with Profoto lighting systems
6. Professional attitude on set and in front of clients
7. Experienced Photographing goods for online retail fashion and product
8. Experience in prepping soft goods  ( Steaming/ Ironing )
9. Excellent - organizational skills (to keep the studio  and product organized)
10. Multitasking skill, work swiftly and know how to prioritize task
11. Light photo editing  in CS 5
12. Image renaming, item descriptions
13. Knowledge of adobe scene 7
14. The ability to lift heavy items
15. Legally able work in US

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