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Photographer jobs in Charlotte, NC
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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$16–$45/hr
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Median, full-time
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Listing Photographer - Charlotte Area Use your skills to help showcase our properties! Doorstead is expanding its vendor network and is looking for contracted photographers to complete listing photos on a consistent, rec…
We are seeking Graphic Designers for ongoing and future opportunities in the Charlotte, NC market. Candidates should have experience creating engaging visual content across digital and print materials while maintaining b…
$114.08k - $218.03k
Why USAA?At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community an…
Work Location:New York, New York, United States of AmericaHours:40Line of Business:TD SecuritiesPay Detail:$145,000 - $225,000 USDTD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagu…
Job DescriptionDewberry is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Department Manager/Market Sector Leader to join our growing Charlotte, NC office. In this leadership role, you’ll manage complex land development proj…
About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Product Manager within the Global Payments & Liquidity (GPL) Product organization supporting the Receivables Services team.This role will support the creation, refinem…
Job-ID29182270Reference26-24468Description:Business Initiative/Purpose: (Goal, Business Impact, Accomplishments from the work)Integrate Deposit Product Rate Engine (DPRE) information into client's website for Consumer an…
$73.8k - $101.4k
Job Posting Title: Video Editor Req ID: 10161025 Job Description: ESPN Creative Studio is a unit within the Content division of ESPN. Our staff comprises Motion Graphics, Edit, Visual Storytelling, Production Enhancement…
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…
Many can take a photo, but few can tell a story. Our mission as a company is to hire talented photographers who are passionate about their work, eager to hone their skills and embrace their creative expression. Our photo…
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What photographers earn in Charlotte
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $16–$23 | $34k–$47k |
| Mid level | $23–$32 | $47k–$67k |
| Senior | $32–$45 | $67k–$93k |
Adjusted for the Charlotte 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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