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[ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] A bachelor s degree from an arts or liberal arts school is a staff. Freelancers are also responsible for maintaining their solid educational background in this field. Photo Researchers businesses, which can entail everything from advertising usually have degrees in any number of areas, from English and promoting their services, to handling their own book- literature or photography, to political science or art history. keeping and making sure their office equipment functions More experienced Photo Researchers may have advanced properly. degrees in library science or archive administration. An apprenticeship or previous work experience as an assistant Salaries photo researcher or editor is highly recommended. Salaries for Photo Researchers vary, depending upon the types of clients for which they work and the project budgets. Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits Advertising companies with national advertising campaigns Several years of experience as an assistant photo researcher will typically allot higher wages for Photo Researchers than are generally a solid background for Photo Researchers. nonprofit associations with company brochure projects. Those who enjoy this work the most are passionate about Photo Researchers usually earn annual wages ranging from photography and extremely knowledgeable about photogra- $30,000 to $65,000 or more. Full-time Photo Researchers phers and photographic images. They have a good grasp of have the advantage over freelancers in that they are pro- photo history as well as current trends in the industry. A large vided with such benefits as health insurance, disability, paid part of the work can be administrative, so strong organiza- vacations, sick time and personal days, bonuses and raises, tional skills and the ability to manage paperwork is a must. and stock options and retirement plans. Photo Researchers who are clear communicators with excellent interpersonal skills will do well in this field. The Employment Prospects job entails working closely with clients, listening carefully to their needs, and effectively meeting those needs and Photo Researchers often work in similar industries as writers and editors, and a parallel can be drawn regarding employ- deadlines. Clients may also change their minds midway dur- 144 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN PHOTOGRAPHY ing projects. Photo Researchers need to be problem solvers ings, museum events, conferences, parties, and any with vast amounts of patience and creativity to get the work and all events that your prospective clients will attend. done on time and keep clients coming back with new 2. Read the publications of the clients with whom you assignments. are interested in working, to familiarize yourself with To save time, Photo Researchers need to keep track of the subject matter and artistic styles, as well as the where they found specific images and where to locate them photographers they have used in the past. If you want again, if needed. Exceptional research skills and sharp to work for magazine publishers, subscribe to the minds and memories are absolute requirements. Addition- magazines they publish. If you are leaning toward ally, Photo Researchers need to have a solid grasp of licens- building a career with advertising agencies, study ing issues and copyright laws and be able to educate their their past and current advertising campaigns. Many clients in these arenas as well. To advance within the field, Photo Researchers work in a variety of media, so be strong management and team-building abilities will also be sure to cover all of the bases if you are opting for an needed. all-encompassing path. 3. Get a job as an assistant photo researcher. Volunteer Unions and Associations for a short time, if that is the only way to get your foot Photo Researchers may join the American Society of Pic- in the door. Working firsthand with a trained and expe- ture Professionals, Professional Photographers of America, rienced Photo Researcher is the best education and an the American Society of Media Photographers, and the excellent way to determine if this work suits you. Find National Press Photographers Association for professional work in the photo research departments of galleries, resources and employment referrals. museums, or publishers. Search the companies Web sites directly, as well as employment sites such as Tips for Entry MuseumJobs (http://www.museumjobs.com), Muse- 1. Referrals and word of mouth are often the best ways umEmployment (http://www.museum-employment. to get work in the photo research field, so network as com), or the New York Times on the Web (http:// much as you possibly can. Go to gallery show open- www.nytimes.com). PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS AND RELATED JOBS 145 PHOTO GALLERY MANAGER CAREER PROFILE CAREER LADDER Duties: Manages a gallery exhibiting and selling photo- graphs of past and contemporary photographers; adver- Photo Gallery Owner tises to and networks with museum curators, private collectors, interior designers and decorators, and cultural institutions; arranges exhibition and sales contracts with photographers and photographers representatives; over- Photo Gallery Manager sees and manages gallery staff and freelance consultants Alternate Title(s): None Salary Range: $50,000 to $100,000+ Photo Gallery Assistant / Employment Prospects: Good Freelance Photographer Advancement Prospects: Fair Best Geographical Location(s): Major cities and towns where photographers, artists, and collectors live and work (i.e., New York, Los Angeles, Santa Fe) Prerequisites: Education or Training Four-year degree in photogra- phy or art history; coursework in small business manage- ment; master s degree may be beneficial Experience Five years of experience as a fine arts or commercial photographer; several years of experience in photo or art gallery Special Skills and Personality Traits Knowledgeable about photography, photographic styles and techniques, film development and printing processes, and past and current photographers; entrepreneurial; versed in industry practices; skilled in negotiation and sales ethical; reliable and responsible; excellent verbal and communication skills; diplomatic; Position Description age. They also ensure that all archival images are packed in Photo Gallery Managers exhibit and sell photographs in gal- appropriate materials and stored in safe environments. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] |