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Photographer jobs in Austin, TX
Plans and shoots images for clients or publications, handling lighting, composition, direction of subjects, and post-production across genres such as portrait, product, and events.
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$18–$48/hr
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$61k
Median, full-time
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Idea Peddler (IP) is a boutique agency that does “Good Work For Nice People.” We believe ideas move across the agency. That means our strategy and creative teams work “really” closely. Strategists do not hand off a brief…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$112.4k - $226.55k
The OpportunityEvery day, millions of visitors move through Adobe's web properties — exploring, comparing, converting. Hidden in that flow is a story: why traffic surged, why a form underperformed, where a funnel quietly…
$154.9k - $225.3k
The application window is expected to close on: 10/15/2026This position will require up to 25% travel.Posted salary range is for the San Jose, CA area. Range may be different in other markets.Meet the Team Cisco Networki…
$95k - $175k
Team: MarketingCity: AustinState: TX Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS co…
$135.41k - $250.75k
Req ID:387774NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are cu…
Your OpportunityAt Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us challenge the status quo and transform the finance industry together.We be…
$154.9k - $225.3k
The application window is expected to close on: 10/15/2026This position will require up to 25% travel.Posted salary range is for the San Jose, CA area - other markets will have a different range. Meet the Team At Cisco,…
Austin nonprofit Chula League’s 18th Annual Cherrywood Art Fair, to be held on December 7 & 8, 2019, is looking for an experienced Photographer for the Fair. This person will work closely with our staff to ensure that th…
Contrarian Thinking is building the largest media-powered investment company focused on Main Street businesses. We help entrepreneurs buy, build, and scale profitable companies through content, education, advisory, and i…
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What photographers earn in Austin
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$24 | $37k–$50k |
| Mid level | $24–$34 | $50k–$71k |
| Senior | $34–$48 | $71k–$100k |
Adjusted for the Austin market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Camera and lens techniqueLighting (natural and studio)CompositionAdobe LightroomAdobe Photoshop retouchingDirecting subjectsShot planningClient management
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Show me your portfolio. How do you choose what goes in it?
Curate ruthlessly toward the work you want to be hired for. Explain your selection logic; it reveals your eye.
How do you handle a shoot when conditions go wrong, like bad weather or a broken light?
Give a real story of adapting on the spot. Preparedness, backups, and calm problem-solving are what clients pay for.
Walk me through your lighting setup for a typical portrait or product shot.
Be specific about modifiers, ratios, and why. Technical fluency separates professionals from enthusiasts.
How do you direct people who are nervous in front of the camera?
Talk about building rapport, giving simple physical prompts, and shooting through awkwardness until subjects relax.
What does your editing and delivery workflow look like?
Cover culling, color, retouching standards, turnaround times, and how you deliver and archive files.
How do you scope and price a job, and handle usage rights?
Show you understand licensing, deliverable counts, and revision limits. Business literacy matters, especially for staff-plus-freelance roles.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For photographers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Link a genre-focused portfolio; a tight product or portrait gallery beats a broad mix for staff roles.
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List published or commercial work with client names where contracts allow.
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Include your gear and studio competencies briefly, especially lighting, since job posts often specify them.
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Quantify output, such as images delivered per shoot or e-commerce SKUs photographed per week.
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Mention retouching and file management skills; many in-house roles are half post-production.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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