What is The Role of a Photographer

With an eye for detail and artistic flare Photographers can wear many hats! Every Photographer is also different and bring different set of skills/tools to the table. But the primarily role of a photographer is to use their photographs to tell a story.

Although countless types of photography exist, here are 6 different types of photographers and a quick description of the services they do:

Portrait Photographer

This type of photography captures people in either outdoor, home or studio setting. This is used by many people to capture timeless memories and heirloom portraiture. The role of the photographer here is to capture the personalities of everyone through the portrait.

Product and Commercial Photographer

This type of photography is used by businesses by hiring a photographer to take pictures of their product, merchandise, staff and buildings. The role of the photographer in a business setting is to create content.

Wedding Photographer

A Wedding photographer is hired to capture the moments shared at the alter by the couple getting married and often document the entire day though candid and posed pictures. The role of the photographer at a wedding is to capture the memories and tell the story through pictures for the Bride and Groom to share for generations to come.

Photojournalist

A Photojournalist takes pictures for publications such as newspapers and others. They document a story through their pictures. The role of a photojournalist is to translate the current news into stories their skills.

Stock Photographer

Stock photographers capture pictures of people, places, objects, events, models and so much more! They create galleries of pictures for people and businesses to buy and use.

Food Photographer

This type of photography says it all in the name. These photographers take pictures of food for restaurant menu’s, adds, recipe books and more. Composition and lighting is key in this type of photography! The role of the photographer when shooting food photography is to sell the food to the consumer and make them want to order or make it!