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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–$50/hr
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Who is HelloKindred? HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid. Our vision is to make work a…
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…
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands i…
$25.73 - $37.31 per hour
insurance ~ Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus ~ Paid time off and Holiday pay Description The Ophthalmic Photographer reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code o…
EVERSANA INTOUCH® is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first – and only – agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EV…
$110k - $120k
Salary: $110000-$120000 Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus eligible Different perspectives make us better. We’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing toget…
$240k - $330k
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. Thi…
$300 - $500 per month
As an In-Hospital Fresh 48 Photographer and Sales Consultant in Chicago, you will coordinate mini photoshoots, edit images, and sell to families—all from the comfort of their hospital room, just days after delivery. This…
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contributes to a strong team culture. Production & Operational Excellence: Experience managing creative production, collaborating with photographers, directors and vendors, and delivering high-quality work within budget.…
About Us: For over 50 years, tag has believed in the power of beautifully designed objects to create meaningful moments with friends, family, and loved ones. As a lifestyle brand, we blend beauty and function to produce…
of content reflecting our world. Job Description NBC and Telemundo Chicago are seeking an exceptional Investigative Photographer & Editor to join our award-winning Investigates and Responds teams. This position is design…
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What photographers earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$25 | $38k–$52k |
| Mid level | $25–$35 | $52k–$73k |
| Senior | $35–$50 | $73k–$103k |
Adjusted for the Chicago 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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