About the Wedding Photographer position We are in search of a talented, experienced wedding photographer who can create imagery that can tell a couple's wedding day story beautifully. The truth is..we are storytellers. W…
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Photographer jobs in Columbus, 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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$16–$43/hr
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$55k
Median, full-time
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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…
$78.7k - $125.9k
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$123.2k - $164.85k
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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…
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…
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…
About Improveit Home Remodeling Improveit Home Remodeling is seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Photographer and Videographer Creator to support the execution of marketing initiatives that strengthen ou…
$35 - $60 per hour
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We are the #1 fastest-growing private company in Columbus, Ohio, by Inc. 5000, and one of the top and youngest financial planning firms in the country. Peak has grown from one team member to over 60 team members in just…
$30 - $50 per hour
Shootday, a global photography, videography, and production platform, is looking for talented event photographers to join our freelance network. Job Overview: As an event Photographer and Videographer, you'll capture mem…
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What photographers earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $16–$22 | $33k–$46k |
| Mid level | $22–$31 | $46k–$65k |
| Senior | $31–$43 | $65k–$90k |
Adjusted for the Columbus 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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Photo Lead / Studio Manager
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