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…
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Photographer jobs in Louisville, KY
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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$15–$41/hr
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Median, full-time
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Job Family Group: Marketing GroupJob Description: This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of one of the industry's most recognizable brand portfolios while driving measurable business growth through world-cl…
OverviewThe Principal Account Executive is a senior field sales role responsible for making sales and obtaining high value orders/contracts through complex, consultative selling. The primary duty of this position is dire…
Job DescriptionWe are hiring a Senior Director -- Client Success (Retirement Services) within our Small Business Services organization.In this position as the Senior Director Client Success, you will support the teams th…
Job Title: Laboratory Technician Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): Louisville, KY (Onsite) Contract Duration: Contract until 04/03/2027 Work Hours: 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. JOB DIMENSIONS Ensure QC testing is complet…
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…
$1,000 per month
What Nuclear Manufacturing contributes to Cardinal Health Nuclear Manufacturing is responsible for the manufacturing of time sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in an integrity driven, highly regulated environment (i.e. FDA,…
$18 per hour
Description Position at Dealer Specialties Dealer Specialties is looking for a part-time Vehicle Photographer to join our dynamic team. We offer a desirable work environment that allows you to work independently. We are…
As an In-Hospital Fresh 48 Photographer and Sales Consultant in Louisville , you will coordinate mini photoshoots, edit images, and sell to families—all from the comfort of their hospital room, just days after delivery.…
$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 Louisville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $15–$21 | $32k–$44k |
| Mid level | $21–$30 | $44k–$62k |
| Senior | $30–$41 | $62k–$86k |
Adjusted for the Louisville 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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