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Photographer jobs in Richmond, VA
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–$45/hr
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Snappr is looking for skilled Automotive Photographers based or near Richmond, VA for an exciting project with one of the world’s largest automotive platforms. Capture high-quality vehicle images viewed by thousands of b…
$25 per hour
Sports & Live Event Videographer Paid Travel Across the U.S. | Professional Equipment Provided | No Editing Required Turn your video production experience into a season of travel and live events. DanceBUG is hiring Video…
Job DescriptionADP is hiring a Sales Representative, Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO).Are you ready for your next best job where you can elevate your financial future?Are you looking to grow your career with a formal ca…
$113.93k - $242.11k
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We’re hiring motivated, friendly, and outgoing individuals for Entry Level Event Assistant positions! No previous event, marketing, sales, or customer service experience is required. We provide paid training, hands-on co…
Snappr is currently looking for Food Photographers based or near in Richmond, VA to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail and the creative ability to capture high-quality images of food tha…
$151.9k - $173.4k
Overview Manager, Creative Director - Retail Bank Capital One is looking for an innovative creative leader with a history of results and a modern, elevated portfolio. This role will support brand building and performance…
$800 - $2,300 per month
As an In-Hospital Fresh 48 Photographer and Sales Consultant in Richmond , you will coordinate mini photoshoots, edit images, and sell to families—all from the comfort of their hospital room, just days after delivery. Th…
$30 - $40 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, you'll capture memorable moments at…
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What photographers earn in Richmond
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $17–$23 | $35k–$48k |
| Mid level | $23–$32 | $48k–$67k |
| Senior | $32–$45 | $67k–$94k |
Adjusted for the Richmond 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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