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Photographer jobs in Washington, DC
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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$72k
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Listing Photographer - Washington DC/Northern Virginia Area Use your skills to help showcase our properties! Doorstead is expanding its vendor network and is looking for contracted photographers to complete listing photo…
Job-ID29221080Reference26-25155Hrs/Wk: 20.00Job Description:The Thought Leadership Communications Strategist is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications initiatives that elevate CLIENT Foundation…
$110k - $160k
The Washington Post is seeking an experienced, imaginative and highly collaborative Senior Photo Assignment Editor to help lead photographic coverage across the newsroom. We are looking for a visual journalist with excep…
$60k - $80k
Photographer / Videographer & Content Producer · Washington, DC (DMV) · Full-Time · Flexible Hybrid · $60,000–$80,000 Our client is a growing boutique marketing agency in Washington, DC, that works as an extension of our…
$18 - $20 per hour
the South Sound. Many of our employees have built long-term careers with us, and we're looking for a dependable Vehicle Inventory Photographer to join our team. In this role, you'll primarily photograph vehicle inventory…
Part-Time Mobile Photographer and Orangizer– Entry Level About the Role: We're looking for someone who enjoys photography and wants to put their skills to use in a simple, straightforward way — no photo shoots, no client…
$30 - $40 per hour
Shootday, a global photography, videography, and production platform, is looking for talented event photographers to join our freelance network. Job Overview: As an event photographer, you'll capture memorable moments at…
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What photographers earn in Washington
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 Washington 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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Photo Lead / Studio Manager
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