Photographer

Acorn Strategy is looking for an experienced Photographer to join our team in Abu Dhabi in a full-time embedded role with one of our government clients Working on-site as part of an integrated communications team the Photographer will be responsible for capturing high-quality imagery across official events workshops conferences ceremonies site visits and other corporate and institutional activities This is a hands-on role suited to a photographer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced government environment understands the importance of protocol and discretion and can consistently produce polished brand-aligned imagery within short turnaround times

Provide professional photography coverage for official events workshops conferences ceremonies site visits and other activities

Capture executive stakeholder and corporate photography suitable for media digital social and internal communications

Plan shots and photography requirements in coordination with the communications team Select edit retouch and colour-correct images to a professional standard

Deliver high-resolution edited photographs within agreed timelines

Organise catalogue and manage photography assets and raw files

Ensure all imagery aligns with client brand guidelines and communications requirements

Work closely with the embedded communications team Video Editor and wider Acorn Strategy team Respond to urgent and time-sensitive photography requirements when required

Maintain appropriate professionalism confidentiality and discretion when working with senior stakeholders and at official events

Proven professional experience in corporate, government, institutional or event photography

Strong portfolio demonstrating event, executive and corporate photography

Excellent knowledge of professional camera equipment, lighting and photography techniques

Strong Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop skills, or equivalent professional editing software

Strong post-production, image selection and retouching capabilities

Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments and deadlines

Comfortable working in a client-facing, embedded environment

Strong attention to detail and understanding of brand consistency

Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines

Based in Abu Dhabi or able to work full-time on-site in Abu Dhabi Arabic and English capability would be an advantage

Previous UAE government or public-sector experience would be a strong advantage