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Photographer jobs in San Jose, 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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$23–$63/hr
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Median, full-time
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Job ID: 200054251Posted: 2026-09-14Location: United States, California, Santa ClaraSalary: USD $142,800 - $274,800 per yearEmployment type: Full-TimeWork site: 3 days / week in-officeRole type: People ManagerTravel: Less…
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About Marvell Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology…
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$140k - $204k
Design help content experiences for users, aligned with product and support goals, informed by customer knowledge, performer/ industry data, technical capabilities and journey insights.Use knowledge of cross-product inte…
Eightfold is a global leader in an AI-native enterprise talent platform, trusted by the world’s largest & most respected Fortune 500 organizations. Our platform is built from the ground up, operating at scale across Azur…
$130.5k - $176k
Are you a tech-savvy storyteller who can translate complex cloud solutions into compelling customer value? At AWS, we're seeking a Product Marketing Manager who can shape the future of cloud computing. As the world's lea…
$103k - $128.6k
The New BusinessMarket Development Manager (MDM) for CA manages the business development process in their respective region of the country. The goal of which is to efficiently and systematically increase Ace’s market sha…
DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Head of Global Marketing Communications is responsible for transforming business, market and product strategies developed elsewhere in the organization into compelling, coordinated global M…
$137.2k - $185.7k
The application window is expected to close on: 10/15/2026This role is onsite in our San Jose, CA office.Workplace Resources (WPR) is looking for a dynamic Service Delivery Manager (Technical Services) for the Americas W…
$152.64k - $228.95k
Regional Account Manager, US HPP, San Francisco, CAThis is what you will do:Professionally represent Alexion in educating HPP disease customers and identifying patients impacted by HPP and ensure high levels of visibilit…
$93k - $150k
context around stories, conversations, trends and topics gaining attention online. Collaborate with reporters, anchors, producers, photographers, editors and digital and social teams while also being capable of independe…
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What photographers earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$32 | $48k–$66k |
| Mid level | $32–$45 | $66k–$94k |
| Senior | $45–$63 | $94k–$131k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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