What is a Unit Stills Photographer and what does it do?

[Amy Campbell]

I have been wondering what exactly is a "Unit Stills Photographer" and what is his purpose on the set. What is required to become a Unit Stills Photographer? What qualities and skills do you need to have for this? And what does the Unit Stills Photographer do on the set?

 

[Charlote Davis]

The "Unit Stills Photographer" is the person who snaps pictures that are used on social media or for press releases about the upcomming movie or TV Show.