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Company Description: Hudson Wren Portraits specializes in heirloom black and white photography, capturing the unique essence of children, families, and pets. We are a growing, full-service portrait studio with locations in Vancouver and Victoria. Visit our website to see our style: www.hudsonwren.com
Position Overview:
Hudson Wren Portraits is seeking an experienced Part-Time Associate Photographer to join our team on a temporary contract basis, with potential for a long-term position for suitable candidates. The Associate Photographer captures stunning portraits of children, families, and pets while ensuring an exceptional client experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Capture beautiful and memorable portraits of children, families, and pets following studio standards.
- Greet studio visitors and guests warmly and promptly.
- Build rapport with children, pets and their families to create a relaxed and enjoyable experience.
- Ensure all equipment is correctly set up and maintained.
- Archive images and organize files efficiently.
- Oversee brand standards, lighting techniques, and image quality.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Actively participate in studio meetings.
- Handle multiple and changing priorities with ease.
- Other duties as assigned by the owner.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Experience photographing children, families, and pets in a studio setting.
- Ability to calm and engage children and their families, ensuring a fun experience.
- Professional, patient, and positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and be self-directed.
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and organized.
- Proficiency with Photo Mechanic and Google Drive.
- Well-versed in Studio strobe lighting.
Education & Work Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience photographing children, families, and pets in a studio.
- Keen eye for detail and visual aesthetics.
- Strong work ethic and dependability.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
- Work is performed indoors with long periods of standing, crouching, or kneeling.
- Environment-oriented to customer service with constant work interruptions.
- Ability to move about the facility to communicate with clients and staff.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently.
- Willing to travel to other populated areas for pop-up locations.
Application Process:
To apply:
- Include your resume and photography portfolio. Also, include links to any relevant social media profiles that showcase your work.
- Video Introduction: Create a brief video introduction using loom.com. In your video, please introduce yourself, describe your background, and share some insights into your experience and what makes you an excellent candidate for this position.
- Submit Through Indeed: Use the messaging function on Indeed to send all the above materials. Include the link to your video in your message.
Answer the following questions in your message:
- What photography equipment do you use and are familiar with? (camera body, lens, off-camera, strobes)
- What is your weekend and weekday availability?
Training is provided, but experience is necessary, especially with studio strobes and in-studio settings. Must be able to use a DSLR in manual mode and troubleshoot gear and lights if issues arise.
Requirements:
- Basic computer skills. Particularly Google Drive and Photo Mechanic.
- Comfortable and experience working with families, children, and pets.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work independently.
- Friendly, helpful, and energetic personality.
Customer service experience is a plus.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please do not apply for this position if you are not living and able to work in Vancouver, BC
Experience:
- photographing families and children: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
