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Photographer jobs in New York, NY
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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SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Editing and optimizing original photography and video for web and devices Booking travel for photographers Assigning photographers to assignments Assist with handling invoices, and track…
$75k - $90k
Alamy for breaking news and longform editorial features. Manage all aspects of original photo shoots, including commissioning photographers and vendors, coordinating production logistics, and overseeing budgets and billi…
$114k
storytelling, particularly on digital platforms. You will assign and research photography covering a wide array of subject matter and photographic genres with an understanding of the magazine's style and sensibility. Als…
$196k - $294k
Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in! At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about educating our us…
Event Photographer – New York City (Freelance) MicroHabitat | (2) 1-hour contracts | Sustainable Urban Farming MicroHabitat is looking for a talented freelance event photographer based in New York City to capture the ess…
$95k - $110k
and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. The Photographer/ Editor is responsible for shooting and editing all elements of stories used in…
$212k - $263k
building cross-functional alignment around ambitious creative bets. - Lead production end-to-end, selecting and managing directors, photographers, animators, agencies, and production partners to deliver work at the highe…
$140k - $170k
Editorial Creative Director (Hybrid) - New York Office *This is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite (Mon. - Thurs.) and is based out of our New York Office at 12 W. 31st St. The Editorial Director is responsi…
$40 - $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…
Responsibilities Take professional pictures in a studio or on location Work closely with clients and colleagues to produce high-quality photographic images Use different techniques to enhance the photographs as required…
WPIX is looking for a full-time Sports Photographer/ Editor. The Sports Photographer is responsible for shooting video, sound, editing and transmitting live content. Shoots video for Sports and News coverage Confers with…
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What photographers earn in New York
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$30 | $46k–$63k |
| Mid level | $30–$43 | $63k–$90k |
| Senior | $43–$60 | $90k–$125k |
Adjusted for the New York 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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