Studio Photographer & Video Specialist

At Food Lion, Associates are the most important assets to our organization. We want associates to have meaningful careers full of variety and challenges. Each associate contributes to the overall success of Food Lion, and in return, we strive to provide all associates with a fulfilling work experience and reward performance and commitment. We are committed to the professional development of our associates through on-the-job learning opportunities and training.

About the Role

The Studio Photographer & Video Specialist is responsible for capturing high-quality commercial photography (food, tabletop, product, and still-life) and social-first content to support the Food Lion brand needs across a variety of channels. The specialist possesses a strong eye for lighting, composition, and visual storytelling, with food styling experience a plus. The specialist partners closely with creative, marketing, and production teams to deliver visual assets that elevate storytelling, support campaigns, and drive customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality food, tabletop, packaging, and still-life photography for use across print, digital, social, and in-store marketing channels.
• Execute photoshoots that bring brand standards to life, ensuring food and products look fresh, desirable, and true to the retail experience.
• Collaborate with food stylists, prop stylists, and creative partners to achieve the desired look, composition, and lighting.
• Produce photography that balances appetite appeal with realism, avoiding over-styling or unrealistic presentation.
• Apply brand photography guidelines to ensure consistency in lighting, color, composition, and overall visual style.
• Interpret creative briefs and marketing objectives into effective visual solutions.
• Support seasonal campaigns, weekly programs, and special initiatives with timely and accurate photography.
• Maintain consistency across food, tabletop, and product imagery while adapting to different formats and use cases.
• Manage studio photography sessions, including setup, shooting, basic retouching, and file preparation.
• Ensure photography assets meet technical requirements for multiple channels and platforms.
• Organize, label, and archive image files following established asset management standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure assets are delivered on time and aligned with production schedules.
• Partner with designers, copywriters, and marketing stakeholders to refine visual concepts and executions.
• Participate in creative reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently.
• Stay current on photography trends, techniques, and tools relevant to food and still-life photography in retail.
• Contribute ideas to improve studio workflows, visual quality, and creative efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven experience in professional photography, with a strong focus on food, tabletop, or still-life imagery.
• Demonstrated ability to style, light, and photograph food and products to achieve appetite appeal and brand consistency.
• Strong understanding of studio lighting, composition, and camera techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in photography, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 2-5+ years of professional photography experience, with a portfolio demonstrating food and still-life work.
• Experience working in an in-house creative studio or retail marketing environment (preferred).
• Familiarity with brand photography standards and usage rights (preferred).
• Working knowledge of post-production and image retouching tools (preferred).
• Experience collaborating with food stylists and creative teams (preferred).

Skills

• Food and Still Life Photography expertise
• Strong visual and aesthetic judgment
• Attention to detail and quality
• Time and workflow management
• Collaborative communication
• Creative problem-solving

10% travel required.