A Photographer in the UK

Before listening, use the dictionary to check that you know the meaning of the following words: portrait; took the plunge; wedding reception; shutter; edit; cull

Listen to the following interview with a photographer in the UK and find out:

• Where she works. (type of company - large/small, etc)
• Where about in the UK she works.
• Why she chose this profession.
• What type of tasks she has to do on a typical day at work.
• What personal qualities she suggests are needed by a photographer.
• Does she describe any work processes or services that she provides?
• What she likes best and least about her job.
• How she thinks this line of work will change in the future.
• Where she sees herself in 5 - 10 years' time.

After you have practised, add more dialogue for some of the following situations:

• Gemma asks Catherine if she can come to the house at 10 a.m. instead of 11 a.m. and take more photos. She offers to pay extra for this.
• Catherine asks for details of the number of family members, bridesmaids, total number of guests, etc.
• Gemma calls back on Tuesday and asks why she has not yet received the photos from her wedding.
• A customer phones Catherine and asks if she would take photos at a children’s birthday party. Catherine agrees but asks for details.