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This link has helped me as well with my report. The majority of copyright is the same across the world and the same is with the UK the wording is just slightly different.

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I have completed the basics to my website for my module. It is a very basic website due to my lack of experience in the photography world but I can build it up if I wish at a later date. 

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This website is a good model for a photographers website. The layout if fairly simple, there isn’t any confusion and it is easy to navigate. For my website I will be using the simple and easy approach.

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For my ethics report I have found a website called Atlrtists Rights which is very informative about the rights that artists have as well as a list of cases where copyright is involved.

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What I have found out about the career of an art gallery curator

·        Relatively low paid

·        Incredibly competitive

·        Good start is to get involved in a volunteering scheme at a museum or gallery

·        Make important creative and business decisions

·        Decide what gets exhibited, where it is displayed and how it is presented

·        Meticulously catalogue the institutions collection

·        Manage the budget for the institution for the exhibitions

·        Might attend auctions or go around antique shops

·        Effectively the buyer for the institution

·        Building up a network is required for this job

·        Competition is fierce to become either an assistant curator or junior curator and opportunities are rare

·        Viability- Incredibly competitive

·        Skills required- knowledge of English language, to be thorough and pay attention to detail, an interest and knowledge of history, knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses, to be flexible and open to change, the ability to use your initiative, the ability to work well with others, excellent verbal communication skills, to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

·        Competition- Opportunities are rare

·        Day-to-day tasks: research, identify and catalogue paintings and other items, make sure paintings and other items are stored in the right conditions, organise displays and exhibitions, answer visitors’ questions, give talks to groups or school parties, find ways of attracting visitors to the gallery, negotiate funding and the loan of paintings and other items

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What I have found out about unit stills photographers

·        Skills recommended are a university degree in fine art with a concentration in photography

·        Experience in unit stills photography can be built up through small or no-budget productions, this can help build up a portfolio too. Also, experience in camera accessories and the techniques of a stills photographer are required. Another piece of experience that is vital to this carer is the variety of shooting conditions and environments, for example sports for motion capture.

·        For this career it is essential to build up a positive reputation within the production industry so that the job opportunities offered will increase. Also, it is good to network in this job so that connections can be made in the production industry.

·        It appears that with a good portfolio, reputation and networks the ability to become successful in this career is achievable.

·        There are a couple of unit stills photographers that are prominent in the industry that are contactable, and these are Aimme Spinks and Laura Radford. Both of these women have a lot of experience in this industry as well as connections.

·        A unit stills photographer works on a freelance basis and is hired by a producer, PR firm or a film sales assistant.

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This website is from the UK government about the essentials needed for a start in the art gallery curator career path. It details the working hours, the average salary, what the job entails and what qualifications are needed. Definitely very helpful! 

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I have found this website very helpful with my research into the art gallery curator career. It has the key points about the career and it also gives helpful advice about how to get started in this career path.

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Art Curator

Becoming an art curator is another potential career that I would like to do once I have completed my degree. I have researched around it and it is a competition to get into. The website that I looked at for this recommended starting in a small gallery and work your way up to the big galleries such as the TATE Britain. 

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Unit stills photographer

Lately I have been looking at the profession of unit stills photography. So far I have found two people who are in the industry for me to contact if I wish. I have also researched around what the job entails and it is an option for me once I have completed my degree. 

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Photographic/ Technical Careers

Forensic photography – aiding the police in investigations on crime scenes, recording evidence and data to help build and represent the investigation, additional training is needed although – the job can be quite hard hitting especially having to capture murder scenes, it isn’t a job for the faint hearted – the average rate of pay is around £22,750 per year

Military photographer – documenting the war for historical education and educational purposes for others in the forces, no fighting is involved although you will be present with the soldiers on the front line – the job can be extremely dangerous and you will often face gruesome scenes and the harsh reality of war will be your canvas to create from – the average rate of pay is around £43,152

Portrait photographer – creating head shots for aspiring models and actors, family photographs, school and graduation photography and even photography for magazines and books – the job can be either very simplistic with a certain style needed and can seem restrictive although if you have developed your own style and people pay for this look then it can be very creative – the range of pay differs depending on skill and what you are photographing for example a school portrait photographer will be paid £16,000 whilst those who are more advanced earn up to £68,000

Photojournalist – working for a newspaper or magazine is the best start for a photojournalist as you may be given set places or incidents to photograph and learn from each one as some may be more challenging than others. Depending on which company or newspaper you work for the job can be quite rewarding as you will be able to make links and network with other photographers and magazines/agencies – wage £25k to £60k

Fashion photographer- work in the fashion industry and their skills are focused particularly on styles of clothing and personal image. Becoming a fashion photographer is one of the harder industries to get into but if you haven’t been able to get into a top magazine there are a few other paths that can be taken such as niche fashion advertising, art photography, celebrity portraiture or paparazzi work. The wage of a fashion photographer depends on their experience- 1-4 years (early career) £20,500*, 5-9 years (mid-career) £20,118*

Commercial photographer- the creation of images for the use of businesses for selling or promoting their brand. A portfolio is very important for this career as it shows the business the style in which you take your photos and if it appeals to them. Also, for this career a studio space is essential for certain businesses. Wages for this job depend on the client and the client’s requirement but can range from £275-£700.

Professional labs- these labs help photographers print, retouch, scan and process their work. For this career you need a wide range of skills and the information for this job can be found on the national careers service: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/photographic-technician

*based on 7 wages

*based on 5 wages

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3 things positive comments:

- The colours on the website

- The vintage look

- Displays certain images of his work clearly

3 suggestions:

- Easier navigation

- The ability to view certain images from his books

- More variety of recent work