Job Description
Empire Photo is seeking photographers to photograph school portraits during our summer/fall school portrait season (July 8 - November 1).
This position starts at $17/hour, with increases depending on industry experience and proficiency. Photography experience is preferred, but not necessary. It’s all about attitude! We offer paid drive time, paid training, and flexible scheduling.
Join our team and help us create beautiful images for families!
About Empire Photo
Founded in 1978, Empire Photography has been the recognized leader in graduation, sports, school pictures, and event photography throughout Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.
Day to Day
No day is the same. Depending on the location of the photo event, you’ll either meet to pick up gear at a centralized location and then head out to a photo event, or meet the crew at the photo location at a set time. Reliable vehicle, valid drivers license and insurance required.
You will be the face of Empire Photo for the schools we work with. We expect Empire team members to make picture day enjoyable for the students and their families, and stress-free for school administrators.
There is a crew leader on all photo assignments, so as a new hire, you will not be asked to execute an event on your own. School portraits are mostly taken indoors. You’ll be trained to handle many different lighting situations. Empire will provide all of the camera, lighting, and backdrop equipment.
Some hours working in the office may be required.
Work Schedule
Photo assignments can be Monday through Friday and range from mornings, daytime school hours, and into the evenings. We work hard to spread the shifts out and give everyone the days off they need. For some further away events, a hotel may be provided as well. We work to accommodate class schedules, vacation requests, and freelance work. The months of August through October comprise our busy fall season.
Photo sessions take up a full day, we cannot accommodate half-day work. Part time employees work 1-2 full days/week.
Background Check
Because this position entails working with minors, you will be subject to a background check, and passing the background check will be necessary in order to work for us. Please ask us if you have any questions about this.
Opportunities for Advancement
If you are able to be fast-tracked to lead photography events, due to prior experience or initiative during training, then you qualify for higher pay during those events (starting at $19/hr).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Seasonal
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Hourly pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Application Question(s):
- Where are you located?
- This position requires you to get yourself to a new location that is not accessible by bus every day. Do you have a driver's license and reliable vehicle?
Work Location: On the road
