OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY JOB DESCRIPTION KTTV Fox 11 seeks Per Diem News Photographer To shoot and edit compelling, creative, and fast-paced visual stories for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. Candidates gener…
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Photographer jobs in Los Angeles, CA
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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be working with News Reporters and Producers and involves shooting quality, compelling and creative visual content. This video photographer will travel light and work quickly, and the ideal candidate should be adaptable…
$95k - $125k
About the Role We are looking for a highly versatile Photographer & AI Imaging Specialist to join an in-house creative team in Los Angeles. This role sits at the intersection of traditional photography, social-first cont…
$26.5 - $36 per hour
~ Candidates ~ Employers ~ Pricing ~ About Us ~ Register Free ~ Login ~ Post a Job Info Back to Free Job Search Photographer/ Videographer Marlborough School ~ Full-time ~ Los Angeles, CA, US ~19h ago Details Posted: 12-…
$22 - $28 per hour
Summary Help shape how people discover clickclick by supporting campaign concepts, visual explorations, product storytelling, and customer-informed creative direction. The Creative Director, Marketing internship role giv…
$18 per hour
FRONTLINE PHOTOGRAPHER Xcite Automotive is a rapidly expanding company that combines automotive services with innovative software solutions, helping dealerships get their vehicles ready for sale quickly and efficiently.…
Event Photographer – Los Angeles (Freelance) MicroHabitat | (2) 1-hour contracts | Sustainable Urban Farming MicroHabitat is looking for a talented freelance event photographer based in Los Angeles to capture the essence…
$32.5 per hour
in real-time for use across the League, including our editorial and social departments, players, and clubs. During games, NFL photographers transmit images from the field to our editors, who then prepare and distribute t…
$168.06k - $234k
Job Overview Company: Sony Pictures Animation Role Title: Editor (Feature Animation) Location: Culver City / Los Angeles, California Job Type: Full-Time / Project-Based Primary Tool: Avid Media Composer Experience Requir…
$71 per hour
THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities…
$650 - $1,080 per month
As an In-Hospital Fresh 48 Photographer and Sales Consultant in Pasadena , you will coordinate mini photoshoots, edit images, and sell to families—all from the comfort of their hospital room, just days after delivery. Th…
Job Summary: ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking experienced news photographers for Daily hire employment. The candidate will be a self-starter, creative storyteller, and curious journalist. We are looking for a team player who…
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What photographers earn in Los Angeles
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$28 | $43k–$59k |
| Mid level | $28–$40 | $59k–$83k |
| Senior | $40–$56 | $83k–$116k |
Adjusted for the Los Angeles 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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