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Photographer jobs in San Diego, CA
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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$20–$54/hr
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About the Wedding Photographer position We are in search of a talented, experienced wedding photographer who can create imagery that can tell a couple's wedding day story beautifully. The truth is..we are storytellers. W…
$18 per hour
revenue for our partners. Job Description: We are hiring outgoing and motivated individuals to work as Restaurant Sales Photographers in busy locations. This role combines customer interaction, photography, and sales . P…
Job-ID29231206Reference26-25320Salary$106,399.80-$133,000.40 / year The Marketing Event Specialist, Staff is responsible for management/use of event automation technology platforms, as well as planning, development, and…
$33 - $35 per hour
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
POSITION DESCRIPTION:Leads Argen's marketing strategy as a proactive driver of company decisions, grounded in a deep understanding of the dental market, our products, pricing, and business development pipeline. Turns tha…
$100k - $120k
San Diego, CA (Remote)Commercial - Commercial /Full-Time /RemoteJoin ONI and Explore the Boundaries of Scientific Discovery!At ONI, we are driven by a profound mission: to propel scientific discovery and combat diseases…
$169.41k - $209.27k
Job Title:Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking - Middle MarketLocation:Carmel ValleyWhat you'll do:As a Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking - Middle Market, you'll be responsible for identifying a target marke…
$90k - $135k
* Direct Hire Position with Full Benefits *This is a remote opportunity*This position is remote with some local travel within the San Diego area*Must have for this opportunity:Crestron experienceNice to haves: Programmin…
$450 - $810 per week
We're hiring in San Diego Job Opportunity: Part-Time Newborn Photographer and Sales Associate As an In-Hospital Fresh 48 Photographer and Sales Consultant in downtown San Digo , you will coordinate mini photoshoots, edit…
$150k - $200k
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our glob…
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What photographers earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$27 | $41k–$57k |
| Mid level | $27–$38 | $57k–$80k |
| Senior | $38–$54 | $80k–$112k |
Adjusted for the San Diego 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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