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Photographer jobs in St. Louis, MO
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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$15–$42/hr
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Who we are… C3 Industries is a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis company headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with multiple product brands including the award-winning Cloud Cover Cannabis, Galactic Cannabis, H…
It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's HospitalWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:Join a team where your work matters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health…
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.Ready to advance client relationships while driving business growth? As a Mid Market Acco…
based on inventory flow & campaign needs) About the Role We are looking for a high-energy, creative Automotive Videographer/ Photographer who knows how to make vehicles look fast, sleek, and dynamic on screen. If you kno…
Statehouse Reporter, St. Louis Post-Dispatch The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is looking for a hard-charging reporter to become our statehouse correspondent, covering all facets of Missouri state government. The range of cove…
$25 - $27 per hour
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sus…
$18 per hour
auto liability insurance ~Ability to work outside in various weather conditions Our Location: We are hiring for Vehicle Photographers in the local area. This is a route position that will require travel to multiple locat…
$55k - $65k
At Unbridled, people matter. While we embrace AI as a tool to help us work smarter, we don’t use it to screen resumes or to conduct interviews on our behalf. Applications are reviewed by a real person on our team, and ev…
Many can take a photo, but few can tell a story. Our mission as a company is to hire talented photographers who are passionate about their work, eager to hone their skills and embrace their creative expression. Our photo…
$40 - $50 per hour
Shootday, a global photography, videography, and production platform, is looking for talented event videographers to join our freelance network. Job Overview: As an event videographer, you'll capture memorable moments at…
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What photographers earn in St. Louis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $15–$21 | $32k–$44k |
| Mid level | $21–$30 | $44k–$63k |
| Senior | $30–$42 | $63k–$87k |
Adjusted for the St. Louis 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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