Supervisor, this role plays a critical part in ensuring visual consistency, technical excellence, and brand integrity across all photographic outputs. The Photo Retoucher is responsible for delivering high-quality, produ…
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Photographer jobs in Philadelphia, PA
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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$18–$50/hr
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Median, full-time
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capturing compelling video content across a wide variety of productions, partnering closely with Producers, Creative Directors, Photographers, Editors, and Content teams to ensure every asset meets the highest creative a…
Social Media Creative Lead A fast‑growing, nationally recognized organization is seeking a Social Media Creative Lead to oversee community engagement, guide content execution, and manage a team responsible for shaping th…
Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc. is looking for an Experienced Driller Operator to join our team! The Experienced Driller Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient setup, operation, and maintenance of drill rigs used…
Services teams, incorporating feedback while maintaining alignment with approved marketing objectives and brand strategy. Direct photographers, illustrators, designers, and production partners through the development of…
$77.82k - $104.25k
Job Summary: Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. As the No. 1 station in Philadelphia for almost 45 years, 6abc Action News delivers local news, inform…
$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.…
Founded in 1908 Settlement Music School, a non-profit organization, is one of the largest community schools of the arts in the United States serving children and adults of all ages at five branches in Pennsylvania locate…
IntegriChain is the data and application backbone for market access departments of Life Sciences manufacturers. We deliver the data, the applications, and the business process infrastructure for patient access and therap…
Fastmarkets is an industry-leading price-reporting agency (PRA) and information provider for global commodities, providing price data, news, analytics and events for the agriculture, forest products, metals and mining an…
Many can take a photo, but few can tell a story. Our mission as a company is to hire talented photographers who are passionate about their work, eager to hone their skills, and embrace their creative expression. Our phot…
$35 - $40 per hour
Founded in 1908 Settlement Music School, a non-profit organization, is one of the largest community schools of the arts in the United States serving children and adults of all ages at five branches in Pennsylvania locate…
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What photographers earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$25 | $38k–$52k |
| Mid level | $25–$35 | $52k–$73k |
| Senior | $35–$50 | $73k–$103k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia 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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Photo Assistant
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Photographer
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Senior Photographer
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Photo Lead / Studio Manager
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