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Photographer jobs in Seattle, WA
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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$21–$57/hr
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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…
SMILE is seeking a Content Marketer to develop compelling, strategic content across the member journey. The role leverages AI tools to optimise content performance, drive sales growth and improve member retention. This i…
$28 per hour
Location: WA-Seattle Job Title: Photographer/ Videographer - KIRO TV Position Overview KIRO TV is looking for a visual storyteller who has a passion for news and someone who wants to make an impact in their community. Ph…
$74.4k - $119.1k
Overview ~ Please include a link to your portfolio in your application** At REI Co-op, we believe time outside is time well spent. As a Video Editor, you help tell that story with clear video. You help bring the co-op vo…
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…
Now Brewing – creative project manager! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling o…
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…
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…
$35.86 - $40.76 per hour
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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 tha…
$145k - $180k
Gradial is the marketing operations system of work that helps marketers and creatives move from idea to execution faster. Our platform orchestrates across martech stacks, workflows, and people to automate marketing execu…
$106k - $158k
We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate wit…
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What photographers earn in Seattle
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$29 | $44k–$60k |
| Mid level | $29–$41 | $60k–$85k |
| Senior | $41–$57 | $85k–$119k |
Adjusted for the Seattle 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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