Professional Photographer at R4Kenya

Photographer Job Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains a wide range of camera equipment regularly employing the use of diverse techniques and specialized photographic expertise such as photomicrography, macrophotography, medical photography, etc., to photograph difficult material such as very large/small objects, deteriorating material, remote or unusually placed objects, light sensitive material, shining surfaces, etc.
• Plans the composition of the photograph, analyzing the subject material and selecting the angle, lighting, and background to enhance desired or to eliminate unwanted features to produce the most aesthetically effective and informative photograph.
• Modifies standard or develops new laboratory techniques and procedures to meet general and/or unusual end-result requirements such as reducing/enlarging to specified scale for precise mathematical computations, attaining color balance, vignette, montage, etc.
• Provides technical assistance and advice on photographic equipment and techniques to faculty, researchers, administrators, students, and non-University personnel.
• Organizes and schedules photographic laboratory activities assignments.
• Assists with planning functions such as laboratory space requirements and recommends major photographic equipment purchases.
• May oversee the work of other support staff.
• May operate a motion picture camera and assist in cinematography projects.
• Performs related job duties as required.

Qualifications For Photographer Job

• Technical courses in photography are a plus
• Two or more years of experience as a photographer
• Knowledge of all photographic principles, including a thorough knowledge of one or more forms of specialized photography and film processing.
• Must have graphic design Skills
• Should have a friendly and outgoing personality
• Highly creative