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Photographer jobs in Pittsburgh, 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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Job Description Job Description MBM Law, a Pittsburgh-based law firm with a collaborative team of 15 attorneys, is seeking a proactive and strategic Marketing Manager to lead the firm’s day-to-day marketing and communica…
About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approxim…
About the Filmmaker Position A filmmaker representing American Wedding Group shoots a structured and flowing wedding video on professional DSLR/DSLR hybrid equipment. Our videos need to be shot cleanly and conservatively…
ABOUT ORGANOX: OrganOx is a commercial stage organ technology company dedicated to developing technologies to improve outcomes for patients with acute or chronic organ failure. The company was established as a spin out o…
Construction Materials Laboratory Technician - Pittsburgh, PA Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Materials Testi…
$16.5 - $20.63 per hour
Laboratory Research Technician Biological Sciences - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004443) The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking Research Technician in the Kitzes Lab. The Research Technician will assist with t…
Office Location: 119 Gamma Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 (In-Office 3 days per week) STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is seeking a dynamic, market-facing Field Marketing Manager to serve as the primary m…
$50k - $70k
Position Summary The Events & Communications Administrator will play a central role in planning and executing the Chapter's meetings, educational programs, communications, and member engagement initiatives. This position…
About Maitri Genetics Since our founding, we have expanded our cultivation, processing, and dispensary operations to serve patients throughout Pennsylvania, including locations in Pittsburgh, Uniontown, Williamsport, Sha…
Real Voices. Superior Advertising. Thriving Media. CivicScience is seeking a strategic marketer to guide go-to-market execution, product positioning, sales enablement, and commercialization efforts across our suite of co…
$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…
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What photographers earn in Pittsburgh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $16–$23 | $34k–$47k |
| Mid level | $23–$32 | $47k–$66k |
| Senior | $32–$44 | $66k–$92k |
Adjusted for the Pittsburgh 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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