What is a studio associate?

A studio associate assists in a retail portrait studio or commercial photography studio. In this career, your job duties include helping the photographer set up lighting, greeting customers, taking payment, and improving sales through customer outreach and marketing. Qualifications needed to become a studio associate include an interest in a career in photography and retail experience. You should have strong verbal communication skills, the ability to be on your feet for long periods of time, and a working knowledge of photography equipment.