Photography

Photographic work is done for television and film shoots, but the genre also includes stills photography for advertising, etc. The basic skills are the same, but in stills photography greater care is taken with every detail and aspect of the picture.

When doing a photographic session for television or film, the make-up and costume staff looking after the artist will also attend the session and, having done their work, will stand by for every photo to make sure nothing is out of place. Sometimes the photographer will come to the TV studios or film location, but usually the photographs will be taken in a photographic studio where the lighting can be regulated.

Make-up, hair and costume staff will, of course, work closely with the photographer. ...

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