Overall, a successful photographer needs to be creative, technically skilled, detail-oriented, and have strong communication skills to collaborate with clients, models and other professionals in the field, that I belive –

• Planning and executing photo shoots (including selecting locations, setting up lighting, and working with subjects/models)
• Editing and retouching photos using software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom.
• Meeting with clients to discuss their photo needs and desires.
• Managing time and resources to best complete projects within deadlines and budgets.
• Maintaining and operating equipment (such as cameras, lenses, and lighting gear).
• Marketing and promoting their work through social media, online portfolios or galleries, or other channels as necessary.

Icons and illustrations are visual elements used to communicate ideas and concepts in various forms of design. Icons are usually small, simplified graphic symbols that represent an object or idea, while illustrations are more elaborate and often involve more detail and shading.

Icons are commonly used in mobile apps, web design, and user interfaces as a way to help users easily understand and navigate digital interfaces. An icon can quickly communicate an idea or function, such as a search bar or a settings menu.

Illustrations, on the other hand, are often used in editorial design, advertising, and branding to communicate a more complex idea or message. They can be used to evoke an emotional response or tell a story.

Both icons and illustrations require a certain level of creativity, attention to detail, and technical skills in software such as Adobe Illustrator or Sketch. A strong understanding of design principles, color theory, and typography is also important in creating effective icons and illustrations.