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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.
Fine artists create original works of art using methods like painting, drawing and sculpture.
Writers produce creative work, including novels, children's books, scripts, poetry and travel and technical writing.
Dancers use movement to perform for live audiences or in recorded performances.
Retail merchandisers make sure that goods are in the right stores, or online, at the right time and the right price.
Jewellery designers plan and create jewellery, silverware and other decorative products.
Actors use speech, movement and expression to bring characters to life in theatre, film, television and radio.
If you are looking for an opportunity to gain work experience and a qualification, then an apprenticeship at Channel 4 might be for you. This role involves supporting the 4Studio production team by coordinating digital content projects, managing budgets and schedules, organising logistics for shoots, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and streamlining production processes to help bring creative ideas to life.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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