Industrial photographer (Industrieel fotograaf)
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An industrial photographer specializes in photographing industrial objects, such as buildings, installations, machines, tools and workers. Another name for industrial photography is also called corporate photography. Industrial photography is aimed at visualizing business processes or parts thereof. What exactly an industrial photographer will photograph can differ per company and assignment. In general, these types of photos are used for trade magazines, websites and, for example, advertising purposes. Industrial photos, such as those of installations or craftsmen, are generally very popular because they can be used for various purposes. Industrial photos are therefore not only made to make beautiful company photos. Industrial photos can also be made to present certain business processes in an engaging and catchy way. An industrial photographer usually takes unique photos that are not easily available, because these photos are commissioned by a company or organization. Because an industrial photographer will work a lot on and around factory sites, it can be important that an industrial photographer has additional training, such as a VCA certificate. In addition, it is conceivable that an industrial photographer is not allowed to walk around independently on a factory site, because the work can be potentially dangerous. The profession of industrial photographer therefore concerns a special specialization as a photographer. Photographing industrial objects can produce the most beautiful photos because of their special character. Many brands also regularly use industrial photos, because their producers fit within an industrial environment. Think, for example, of watch brands, clothing brands and the car industry.
Thus, an industrial photographer takes pictures of industrial objects for a variety of reasons. As an industrial photographer, you will usually work on behalf of a company to capture certain business processes as well as possible. This means that the photographer has permission from the company to take photos inside a factory. Taking good industrial photos is usually not very easy, because there is little daylight inside the factory or, for example, because machines are dirty. Also, taking pictures of workers in action can sometimes be difficult, because they usually do not stand still during work. As an industrial photographer, in most cases you will shoot a lot of photos before you have shot the right picture. Another reason to take industrial photos is product promotion. In that case, the industrial photographer will, for example, take photos of models wearing fashion clothing or corporate clothing. Watch brands also often use industrial photographers. In addition, car manufacturers regularly use an industrial environment to photograph company cars in a special way.
WORKFOTO'S
Work photos are widely usable and can also be sold to interested parties. As an industrial photographer you will often work on commission, but this does not always have to be the case. This is because good work photos are usually very popular, so an industrial photographer can also sell them himself. Because there are so many different types of professions, factories, installations and tools, an industrial photographer will generally not be photographed quickly. Industrial photos don't just have to relate to factories. Think, for example, of special aircraft, agricultural machinery and offshore platforms. In fact, an industrial photographer can photograph all special work processes. Industrial photography can also be historically important. Think, for example, of miners, who nowadays no longer occur in the Netherlands. From a historical point of view, it is important to capture these kinds of old work processes in the photo.
INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Industrial photography or corporate photography can make an important contribution for companies. Think of capturing the company environment including the employees, so that outsiders get a clear picture of the company. Industrial photography or corporate photography generally does not relate to beautiful portrait photos of employees but rather to the business process. This means that it is not bad that employees do not come into the picture with their face, because the work process itself is more important. A photo combination of employees who carry out business processes is in most cases a good combination. This can of course differ per company and type of assignment.
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TRAINING TO BECOME AN INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
There are no specific training opportunities to work as an industrial photographer. However, there are training opportunities for the profession of photographer at both MBO level and hbo level. At Mbo you can start with the photography employee training at level two, and then follow the MBO photography course at level four. The training to become a photographer through the Mbo school will usually take four years, and prepares you as a photographer. If you want to learn even more afterwards, it is best to follow a higher professional education. The direction of photographic design can be followed both in a two-year study and in a four-year study. During the programme you will also work and, depending on the chosen study, go to school one or two days a week for the theory. During the photographer training, attention is paid to the following subjects: portrait photography, lighting, editing, analog techniques, digital techniques, camera technique and creativity. But of course you also learn to work with the most famous photo programs to be able to edit your photos. After your education, there are various specializations possible as a photographer that you can focus on, depending on your own wishes as a photographer. There are also plenty of courses in the field of photography. Accounting is also important as an entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE AN INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHER CAN WORK
An industrial photographer will in most cases work as an entrepreneur. Most photographers nowadays work as entrepreneurs and no longer in paid employment. An industrial photographer is therefore an entrepreneur who works for different types of clients. In addition, an industrial photographer can take photos without assignments, and sell the photos to interested parties, for example. It is also conceivable that an industrial photographer masters other disciplines as a photographer. Think, for example, of making special aerial photos.
COMPETENCES INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
The most important competence of an industrial photographer is your professional knowledge of the photo industry. In addition, as an industrial photographer it is important that you know how to photograph industrial buildings, employees and machines in a catchy way. Making a good industrial photo is important, because these photos are often used for trade journals, websites or other documentation material. As an industrial photographer, it is also important to pay close attention to your own safety, because you often work in potentially dangerous workplaces, such as industrial sites or in a factory. Communication is also an important competence, because in most cases you will work under the guidance of an operational manager or executor. Generally important words are planning, insight, creativity, inspiration, organizing and performing.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS AN INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
The job market perspective as an industrial photographer is entirely dependent on the photographer, because as a photographer you will usually work as an entrepreneur. In addition, it is conceivable that an industrial photographer is also specialized in other forms of photography. There are no real career opportunities as an industrial photographer. The growth should therefore be seen in making beautiful catchy photos so that you get more assignments.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
There are no specific employment conditions for the profession of industrial photographer, because most photographers nowadays work as an independent entrepreneur and as an independent photographer you will determine your employment conditions yourself. An employed photographer will usually earn between 2000 and 2800 euros gross per month, depending on age, education, fame and further responsibilities. An independently working industrial photographer usually works on commission.
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