Portrait Photographer Job at Visual Image Photography in Palatine
Visual Image Photography - Palatine, IL, United States, 60251
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What You'll Do:
- Capture Moments: Take senior portraits, school portraits, and sports team and individual portraits throughout the school year.
- Create Memories: Help families and individuals preserve joyful memories with your photography skills.
- Earn Competitive Pay: Start with compensation at $17-20/hour, with opportunities for increases based on your skills and proficiency.
- Work Flexibility: Benefit from a flexible schedule that accommodates various time frames.
- Travel: Drive to various photography assignments across the Chicago and Milwaukee region, with paid travel time and mileage reimbursement.
- Client Interaction: Be the friendly face of VIP, ensuring every photo session is enjoyable and memorable for clients.
- Skill Development: Collaborate with lead photographers to advance your skills, with potential for leadership roles. Take advantage of opportunities for ongoing learning and improvement.
- Seasonal: Enjoy seasonal work throughout the year, with opportunities for overtime in August and September.
- Weekend Availability: Expect to work approximately 12+ Saturdays per year, with occasional Sundays as well.
- Flexible Hours: Work schedule ranges from early mornings to evenings.
- Seasonal Availability: Ideal candidates will be available to work through the end of October, but our seasonal positions continue until mid-December.
Founded in 1978 by Tom Hayes, Visual Image Photography (VIP) has a long-standing tradition of excellence. Since 2015, Courtney Hayes has continued this legacy, making VIP a family business for over 40 years. At VIP, we foster a team-oriented culture that values growth, creativity, and a fun work environment.
Key Qualities We're Looking For:
- Discernment: Exceptional judgment and intuition in capturing the best photos.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to make clients feel comfortable and clearly convey instructions and feedback.
- Tenacity: Dedication to completing tasks, overcoming challenges, and meeting deadlines.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other photographers and team members.
- Teachability: Willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve your skills.
Join us at VIP and be part of a team that values your dedication, ability to work well with others, and commitment to capturing beautiful moments. Apply now and help us create lasting memories for our clients!