Lakeshore Photography is currently seeking a photographer in the Southern Michigan region who is passionate about capturing smiles that last a lifetime! Get paid to travel and see new places while you work! Capturing school portraits is a fun and fast-paced position that is perfect for freelance photographers, photography hobbyists, or anyone eager to learn a new skillset. While photography experience is ideal, we will train an applicant with a reliable, organized, and fantastic personality! We offer competitive hourly pay (travel time included), paid training, and provide all the photo and studio equipment required. This position is for a secondary photographer that will work alongside our veteran photographer at locations that require two photographers. This will be a need for approximately 5 dates during the season and these dates will be provided to you in advance for planning accordingly.
Qualifications:
- Live/home base in the Southern Michigan region
- Valid driver’s license with reliable insured vehicle
- Willingness to travel 25-125 miles (up to approximately 2 hours one way)
- Availability for approximately 5 school portrait dates between mid-August through October.
- Experience with DSLR camera/lenses/lighting preferred but not required
- Basic technology and computer skills preferred
- Experience and comfort working with children of varying ages
- Professional appearance and strong communication/customer service skills
- Ability to lift/carry, setup and operate professional photography equipment
- Ability to stand for several hours while photographing and manage a fast-paced timeline
- Excellent time management and reliability
Responsibilities:
- Efficiently self-manage your time/travel
- Arrive to photo locations reliably and on time (early mornings required)
- Communicate effectively with team members as well as school administration, staff, and students of varying ages
- Confidently provide verbal posing instruction, guidance, and general grooming assistance to portrait subjects
- Maintain a positive, professional, energetic attitude
- Photograph quality portraits of school students and staff using company provided equipment (Nikon)
Compensation:
- Pay will ranges $25-30 per hour (travel to/from assignment location is included in hourly compensation) and will be determined based upon experience
Please Note: This is a 1099 seasonal position. No weekends required. Offer of employment contingent upon background clearance.
Interested and qualified applicants may apply with a Resume and Cover Letter to: [email protected]
