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Photographic stylists use clothes, props and accessories to dress sets and create the right 'look' and mood for a photo shoot.
You could take a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a relevant subject like:
Most photographic stylists come from a fashion, photography or design background. As a food stylist your background would usually be in catering or home economics.
You'll usually need:
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job, like a Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Photography. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent.
You could do an apprenticeship in a related field to help you to get into this role, for example: a Level 3 apprenticeship as an assistant photographer a fashion studio assistant Level 3 apprenticeship These may teach you some of the skills and knowledge needed. You'll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths.
Volunteering
You should try and get as much work experience as possible. It'll help you to make contacts in the industry and allow you to learn on the job. You could approach photographers and stylists and offer to help them, or contact magazines and newspapers about possible work placements.
Work experience in fashion retail, visual design or interior design can be useful. You'll need a portfolio with examples of your styling work to show to potential employers. These are known as 'tear sheets' and include photos or published magazine pages.
The Association of Photographers offers membership for anyone with an interest in professional photography.
You'll need:
In your day-to-day duties may:
With experience, you could work with bigger advertising and PR agencies, stores and design houses.
Assistant directors support directors by organising and planning everything on TV or film sets.
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Broadcast engineers make sure television, radio and online programmes are broadcast at the right times and are high quality.
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