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Photographer jobs in Cleveland, OH
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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Job Title: Laboratory Technician I Pay Rate: $20 /hr. Location: Cleveland, OH Area Code: 216 ZIP Code: 44111 Shift: (10:00 AM - 08:30 PM) Start Date: Right Away Keywords: #ClevelandJobs; #LaboratoryTechnicianJobs Benefit…
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For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health an…
other employees assigned to contents work, with clear expectations for safety and quality. • Make sure contents are properly photographed, described, assigned to the correct job and room, and entered accurately in the ap…
$20 - $23.5 per hour
Location: Various Locations Department: Lab - General Work Type: Full-Time and Part-Time available Shift: Various Shifts Available Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $20.00 - $23.50 / hour Summary Ready to Play a Key Role in…
Content and Field Marketing Manager Reports To: VP of Marketing Position Overview The Content and Field Marketing Manager is responsible for driving targeted awareness through high-impact content, campaigns, and programs…
Job Description *** Criminal Background Check and Drug Test are Required *** Job Title: Laboratory Technician Rate: $20/hr on W2 Shift : 7pm-5.30am - Working Days: (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday). Location: 3800 W 143…
Now Hiring: In-Hospital Newborn Photographer Capture life’s very first moments and turn them into forever memories. Are you a creative soul with a passion for photography and people? Do you love working in meaningful, em…
$18 per hour
Description Position at Dealer Specialties Dealer Specialties is looking for a Vehicle Photographer to join our dynamic team. We offer a desirable work environment that allows you to work independently. We are looking fo…
$40 - $50 per hour
Shootday, a global photography, videography, and production platform, is looking for talented event videographers to join our freelance network Job Overview: As an event videographer, you'll capture memorable moments at…
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What photographers earn in Cleveland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $15–$21 | $32k–$44k |
| Mid level | $21–$30 | $44k–$63k |
| Senior | $30–$42 | $63k–$87k |
Adjusted for the Cleveland 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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Typical progression
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