Unit of competency Outline

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Provide photographic portrait services

Provide photographic portrait services

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPHI536
State Code
ODH70
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100303 - Photography
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce portrait images for personal, family or corporate collections.The unit applies to those who document and produce professional portrait images in key moments, moods and events based around individuals, families and gatherings. People in this role may be responsible for supervising others.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan portrait photo imaging services
  • 1.1 Research styles and conceptual and aesthetic approaches to photographic portraits
  • 1.2 Develop studio style for intended target audience
  • 1.3 Create work samples representative of studio style for marketing and promotional purposes
  • 1.4 Prepare pricing schedule, order forms, terms of trade and contracts
  • 1.5 Establish professional practice arrangements
  • 1.6 Promote and market portrait photo imaging services
2. Prepare for shoot
  • 2.1 Confirm with required personnel specifications of shoot
  • 2.2 Assess shoot requirements and take test shots to refine approach
  • 2.3 Develop shoot management timelines, prepare equipment and confirm production team support
  • 2.4 Confirm access to locations and subjects with required personnel
3. Shoot and produce images
  • 3.1 Collaborate with required personnel when evaluating shoot style, content and specifications
  • 3.2 Generate proof images and seek feedback from client on shoot progress and image selection
  • 3.3 Optimise images to agreed client specifications using industry standards
  • 3.4 Output optimised images or integrated presentation products to client specifications using agreed service suppliers
  • 3.5 Prepare invoice and deliver with completed creative product to client
4. Review shoot
  • 4.1 Review feedback and evaluate personal performance in shoot context
  • 4.2 Catalogue and archive photo images according to industry standards
  • 4.3 Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes
5. Wrap up shoot
  • 5.1 Reinstate equipment and shoot site to original condition according to manufacturer’s standards
  • 5.2 Update work samples of portrait photo images for self-promotional purposes
  • 5.3 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from shoot
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWH65 CUAPHI506 Provide photographic portrait services Unit of competency