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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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Median, full-time
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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…
$130 per hour
Listing Photographer - Seattle Area Use your skills to help showcase our properties! Doorstead is expanding its vendor network and is looking for contracted photographers to complete listing photos on a consistent, recur…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
This is where your work makes a difference.At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues t…
$80k - $173.8k
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leverag…
$141k - $190.7k
XCM Global Studio is evolving how Amazon approaches creative content at scale. After a successful first year establishing foundational workflows and partnerships, we are now focused on making AI and technology the backbo…
$115k - $172.75k
Job Description Summary:Fenwick is seeking a Marketing Platform Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and maintenance of the firm’s email marketing platform, providing full-circle ownership fr…
$136k - $184.1k
Are you excited to work at the intersection of hardware devices and AI assistant? We are redefining the Alexa customer experience by creating the next-generation of AI-based technology that will radically change how peop…
$82.7k - $137.9k
The AWS Website team is looking for an experienced, data-driven Digital Marketing Manager to join the AWS Channels Marketing team. The role will work with stakeholders to bring great digital experiences customer experien…
$45 - $50 per hour
Must have skills: Marketo AEP (Adobe Experience Platform), AJO (Adobe Journey Optimizer) AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) Detailed Job Description: Experience in marketing automation operations, end-to-end lead flow manage…
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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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