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Photographer

Capture and edit professional photos for people, products, and events.

payments Avg: R22,000

description Overview

Photographers work across weddings/events, product photography, real estate, and corporate shoots. Many roles are freelance with seasonal peaks.

**A Day in the Life:**
Planning shots, travelling to locations, shooting, editing in Lightroom/Photoshop, and delivering galleries.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:00

Shoot planning and equipment prep

10:00

On-location shooting

13:00

Image selection and editing

16:00

Client delivery and admin

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Assistant Photographer

0-2

Step 2

Photographer

2-5

Step 3

Senior Photographer

5-8

Step 4

Studio Owner / Creative Director

8+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 12,000 - R 40,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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