Name
John Rose
Profile name
John Rose Photography Ltd
Occupation
Commercial Photographer / Photo
Journalist
Is this your own enterprise?
Yes
How many years have you been doing
this job?
11
How did it all start?
I'm actually a qualified Groundsman
and worked in schools for 25 years prior to starting my own company. I did photography
as a hobby which included the schools that I worked at.
In 2007 I was asked to do a friends
wedding, which is where the commercial spark was lit and now I do it full time
as my job.
What does the job involve?
On a commercial basis I shoot everything from client
headshots to products, events and promotional images for large corporate
companies and small businesses.
My photo journalist role involves getting
a request from a newspaper or magazine such as Salisbury Journal or Salisbury Life to cover an event. This role means I cover Salisbury FC home games for
the sport pages in the paper, plus I get to cover a lot of Wiltshire's social
events.
What qualifications do you need?
None sadly - you can go and buy a
camera, set yourself up and call yourself a photographer. That is one of the
main problems. However I am qualified and continue to train with some of the
top photographers. I also have a photographic and business mentor.
The technical side can, and should
be learnt before considering it as a career; however getting a person to relax
and creating a rapport with them in just a few seconds is a skill that
cant be taught.
What’s the best part of the job?
Being able to do something I love
doing and the freedom that it offers.
What’s the worst part of the job?
The business part of running your
own business. I'm a photographer, my passion is to take pictures.
What advice would you give to
someone who was looking to do this as a career?
Learn the technical side and don't
just think you can do it because a couple of friends have said you take good
pictures. A good photographer needs to be able handle every situation. Digital
cameras, although good, cannot do this, only knowledge of light and camera
skill can.
About the interviewer:
David
Walker spent over thirty years working as a technician with the Theatre, Film
and TV industry before deciding to change career and move into journalism. He
studied with the BCJ and received his Diploma in 2016. Now he works freelance
covering online, print and radio broadcast. His specialist areas are
Motorsport, Travel, The Arts and the Mars One Project, although he is never
afraid to try anything new and relishes a challenge wherever possible.
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