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Photographer jobs in Nashville, TN
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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$17–$46/hr
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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…
$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…
$55 - $65 per hour
DescriptionKforce has a client in Nashville, TN that is seeking a SharePoint/Content Migration Specialist.Summary:The Marketing team is seeking a Content Migration Specialist to support a short-term project focused on mi…
$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,…
Are you a seasoned technology sales professional looking for a new challenge? Info-Tech Research Group, a wholly owned Canadian Company, is building a team of field sales executives to help us continue to grow our member…
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…
identity evolution Develop visual concepts, storyboards, and creative territories for campaigns and content Guide designers, photographers, videographers, and copy partners in executing visual direction Oversee compositi…
Job Summary Contractor will provide marketing, creative, communications, website, event, and related services for Exile. Exile and Contractor will coordinate priorities, deadlines, and deliverables through monthly planni…
Roles and Responsibilities *Migrate content, documents, pages, and digital resources from a legacy intranet to the new platform. *Review and organize content structures to ensure consistency and intuitive navigation. *Up…
Bella Baby Photography is looking to hire talented photographers who are passionate about their craft, eager to learn new skills, and who are ready to embrace their entrepreneurial side. Our photographers produce excepti…
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What photographers earn in Nashville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $17–$23 | $35k–$48k |
| Mid level | $23–$33 | $48k–$68k |
| Senior | $33–$46 | $68k–$95k |
National ranges — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.
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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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