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Photographer jobs in Denver, CO
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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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…
Location: Denver, Colorado (Hybrid)Position Summary:Bentley Systems is seeking a Lifecycle Marketing Manager to own the strategy, execution, and performance of customer lifecycle marketing programs. The role is accountab…
$154.9k - $225.3k
The application window is expected to close on: 10/15/2026This position will require up to 25% travel.Posted salary range is for the San Jose, CA area. Range may be different in other markets.Meet the Team Cisco Networki…
$100k - $115k
Job Id: 0000175241Job Category: HealthcareJob Location: DenverSecurity Clearance: No ClearanceBusiness Unit: Piper CompaniesPosition Owner: Bailey HornePiper Companies is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Research A…
$154.9k - $225.3k
The application window is expected to close on: 10/15/2026This position will require up to 25% travel.Posted salary range is for the San Jose, CA area - other markets will have a different range. Meet the Team At Cisco,…
$175k - $200k
What You’ll Do:Century Communities is seeking a Director of Sales and Marketing Technology to own the technology that powers our buyers' journey from first click to closing table. This role provides full technical owners…
a real customer. You know the commercial terms of the models you use. You'd rather ship an honest illustration than a misleading photograph. ~ Performance-minded. You've traded a heavier scene for a faster page and can e…
$77.4k - $135.4k
When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provid…
Company SummaryEchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and produ…
$60k - $75k
At Unbridled, people matter. While we embrace AI as a tool to help us work smarter, we don’t use it to screen resumes or to conduct interviews on our behalf. Applications are reviewed by a real person on our team, and ev…
$50k - $55k
NOTICE OF OPENING: Outdoor Sportsman Group LOCATION: Centennial, CO; Remote DEPARTMENT: OSG Digital REPORTS TO: Director CANDIDATE POOL: Internal/External Candidates APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled TO APPLY: CLICK HER…
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What photographers earn in Denver
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$25 | $38k–$53k |
| Mid level | $25–$36 | $53k–$75k |
| Senior | $36–$50 | $75k–$105k |
Adjusted for the Denver 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
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