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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 companies in history, we surpassed $3B…
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Photographer jobs in Boston, MA
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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Overview Auxiliary Services, part of the Operations Division, currently manages the following departments and programs; Parking, ID Card Office, Transportation (Shuttles, Fleet, Accessible Transit), Vending, Residential…
: EF High School Exchange Year, a leader in international education, is seeking a talented and versatile Associate Creative Director. This role is pivotal in designing and producing compelling marketing collateral across…
$73.63k - $105.11k
We are looking for a visual designer to join our team with a strong focus in digital design. You must be comfortable working across many media. You're a conceptual thinker who can bring your ideas to life in new and insp…
Experience Without Limits Come shape the future of brand experience. At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achiev…
Experience Without Limits Come shape the future of brand experience. At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achiev…
ScaleOps, the leader in real-time automated cloud resource management, is revolutionizing how DevOps teams manage their cloud-native application infrastructures. Backed by venture capital and software industry titans, Sc…
$84k - $134k
Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our produ…
The DO is not just a job, it is a purpose. The Dream Opportunity is a global nonprofit that teaches low-income and minority students about how to obtain corporate and high-income careers. We partner with large companies…
$85k - $120k
About Formlabs: Do you want to change how the world creates? At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices.…
$110k - $120k
Role Summary Responsibilities : You will take a leading role across a variety of medical communication projects, ensuring that projects are delivered to an exceptionally high standard Salary : $110,000 to $120,000 per an…
$75 - $115 per hour
Job Title: Digital Photography Instructor (Part Time) General Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of Educational Development, plans and facilitates collaborative and interactive digital photography in…
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What photographers earn in Boston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$29 | $45k–$61k |
| Mid level | $29–$42 | $61k–$87k |
| Senior | $42–$59 | $87k–$122k |
Adjusted for the Boston 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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