Full-Time Portrait Photographer & Client Experience Specialist

About the role

This position combines professional portrait photography with exceptional client care.

Responsibilities

• Create an exceptional luxury experience before, during, and after every portrait session.
• Conduct Excitement Calls with upcoming clients to build excitement, answer questions, review session details, and help clients prepare for their appointment.
• Communicate studio policies professionally while assisting clients with rescheduling and cancellation requests.
• Greet clients warmly upon arrival and provide an elevated, welcoming studio experience.
• Photograph families, couples, children, and pets while creating a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere.
• Combine our established posing workflow with creative adjustments tailored to each client.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of lighting, posing, composition, and portrait photography.
• Keep the studio, reception area, and dressing rooms clean, organized, and client-ready.
• Organize and properly care for studio wardrobe after each session.
• Complete required client documentation and session reports.
• Collaborate with teammates to provide a seamless client experience.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail throughout every stage of the client journey.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2+ years of portrait photography experience.
• Outstanding customer service skills with a genuine passion for creating memorable client experiences.
• Comfortable speaking with clients over the phone and building authentic relationships.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with high emotional intelligence.
• Ability to communicate studio policies confidently while remaining empathetic and professional.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Dependable, accountable, and self-motivated.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Sales experience is a plus, but not required.
• Must genuinely enjoy working with children and animals while maintaining an efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2+ years of portrait photography experience.
• Outstanding customer service skills with a genuine passion for creating memorable client experiences.
• Comfortable speaking with clients over the phone and building authentic relationships.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with high emotional intelligence.
• Ability to communicate studio policies confidently while remaining empathetic and professional.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Dependable, accountable, and self-motivated.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Sales experience is a plus, but not required.
• Must genuinely enjoy working with children and animals while maintaining an efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of lighting, posing, composition, and portrait photography.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Luxury studio setting.
• Stable full-time schedule.
• Paid training.
• Performance bonuses.
• Commission opportunities.
• Opportunities for growth within a growing company.

Pay

$19-$22 per hour + bonuses

Schedule

Thursday-Sunday
Four 10-hour shifts (30-40 hours per week)
Three consecutive days off each week