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Photographer
Photographers
AttributePhotographerPhotographers
Career area
Creative Arts, Media & Communication
Creative Arts, Media & Communication
What it involvesPhotograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance.Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance.
Helpful KCSE subjects
English/KiswahiliBusiness StudiesMathematicsComputer Studies/ICT
English/KiswahiliBusiness StudiesMathematicsComputer Studies/ICT
Study routes
TVET diplomaTVET certificate/artisan
TVET diplomaTVET certificate/artisan
Typical training routeDiploma/Level 6, TVET or specialist professional/technical trainingDiploma/Level 6, TVET or specialist professional/technical training
Entry requirementsDegree mean grade C+ where pursuing a degree. Many diploma/certificate creative-media routes have no programme-specific subject minimum; portfolios and auditions may matter at institution level.Degree mean grade C+ where pursuing a degree. Many diploma/certificate creative-media routes have no programme-specific subject minimum; portfolios and auditions may matter at institution level.
Training durationDegree: about 4 years; diploma: about 2-3 years; certificate/portfolio route: about 1-2 yearsDegree: about 4 years; diploma: about 2-3 years; certificate/portfolio route: about 1-2 years
Work environment
Studio/MediaField/OutdoorRemote/DigitalOffice/Hybrid
Studio/MediaField/OutdoorRemote/DigitalOffice/Hybrid
Employment type
Self-employment/BusinessFreelance/Contract/Consulting
Self-employment/BusinessFreelance/Contract/Consulting
Kenya demandMedium / Global - local market is competitive, but digital production, content, design and remote/freelance work expand the opportunity set.Medium / Global - local market is competitive, but digital production, content, design and remote/freelance work expand the opportunity set.
Outlook / AI impact
Competitive / rapidly transforming
Competitive / rapidly transforming
Professional regulatorNo single statutory professional regulator identified for this general titleNo single statutory professional regulator identified for this general title
Could this suit you?May suit you if you enjoy creating, communicating ideas and developing a strong portfolio; useful strengths include Clear communication, Listening, Close visual accuracy.May suit you if you enjoy creating, communicating ideas and developing a strong portfolio; useful strengths include Clear communication, Listening, Close visual accuracy.

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