Photographer Job Description Template

Job title

Photographer

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable photographer to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will plan shoots with clients, set up lighting and equipment and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Plan shoots with clients
• Set up lighting and equipment
• Direct subjects and compose shots
• Capture images
• Edit and retouch photos
• Deliver images and products
• Market and run a photography business
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of camera operation and lighting
• Creativity and people skills
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• Adobe Lightroom training
• Experience with DSLR and mirrorless cameras

Skills

• Composition
• Photo editing
• Retouching
• Business and marketing
• Patience
• Self-motivation

Work environment and schedule

Photographers work in studios, on location, at events and at home editing. Some travel widely. Hours vary widely; weddings and events mean weekends and evenings.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.