Photographic developer and printer, Kaiwhakarite, kaitā whakaahua
Also known as
- Photo centre worker, photo laboratory technician, photo studio assistant
Photographic developers and printers develop and process photographic images from film or digital media. They may also edit images.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$28 to $55
Most common
$79
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Photographic developers and printers
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in retail shops or laboratories
- may work in hazardous conditions involving chemicals
- need to be practical, organised and methodical
Tasks
- develop film and digital photos
- edit images
- print photos
- load digital images onto computers
- read work orders for print requirements
- load paper and supplies into machines
- inspect prints for quality
- mix chemical solutions for film processing
- immerse prints in cleaning solutions
Organised
Practical
Creative
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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