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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
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Location: Pataskala, Ohio Pay Range: Salary position, Based on experience. Monday – Friday, 1st Shift On-Site. 40hrs/wk. (ability to work overtime, when needed) Full Benefits, Profit Sharing & 401K Opportunity: Multi-Fam…
Are you a content creator with a knack for SEO? Do you have a proven track record of growing organic traffic? Are you deeply analytical and process-driven by nature? If that sounds like you, keep reading. About Northpeak…
River Asphalt is looking for the ideal Aggregate Technician! An Aggregate Technician performs laboratory tests to determine physical characteristics or composition of solid materials for such purposes as quality control,…
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…
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…
About the Filmmaker Position A filmmaker representing American Wedding Group shoots a structured and flowing wedding video on professional DSLR/DSLR hybrid equipment. Our videos need to be shot cleanly and conservatively…
$65k - $135k
Join One of the Fastest-Growing Remodeling Companies in the U.S! Home Genius Exteriors has skyrocketed from $2.7M to $292M in just 6 years—and we’re on track to hit $1B faster than anyone in the industry. We’re looking f…
$1,714 per month
Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for travel assignments in various healthcare facilities. The MLT will be responsible for performing laboratory tests…
Dental Insurance Options * PTO * 401k Matching Program * Paid Training * We are closed on Sundays RESPONSIBILITIES: * Photograph all New, Used, and Powersports inventory as it comes in and is made ready. * Use provided p…
$2,917 per month
Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a Lab Assistant for travel assignments in various healthcare facilities. The Lab Assistant will support laboratory operations by preparing specimens, conducting basic…
$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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