Photographer

Employment type

Full-time employee Department Art of Life Schools Work location Main Office Compensation $20 – $25 per hour
Final compensation will depend on the location and level at which the candidate is hired

Company Photographer
Art of Life Photography | Chamblee, GA | Full-time, in studio and on location

The short version

We're hiring a full-time photographer (32 to 40+ hours per week) to shoot a wide range of sessions: seniors, underclass and faculty portraits, candid school events, sporting events, and sportraits. You'll join a team that takes pride in beautiful images and in taking good care of the families and schools we serve.

Professional photography experience and strong technical skills are expected. We'll train you on our style, lighting setups, and shoot-specific workflows.

This role offers a solid base salary and full benefits.

Who we are

Art of Life Photography has been making art from this beautiful thing called life for over 21 years. From our studio in Chamblee, we photograph high school seniors and partner with more than 20 schools across Metro Atlanta, creating artistic, expressive images of students. Our team is creative, communicative, and committed to our goals. We work hard, we support each other, and we like to laugh along the way.

What we expect of everyone

Care. Value and honor your part of the process.
Believe in team. We all do our part and support each other.
Take care of people, always.
Keep learning, growing, and trying new ideas.

You might see yourself here if

You notice the details other people miss. You believe anything worth doing is worth doing right. You're just as comfortable making a nervous senior laugh as you are keeping a line of 300 students moving on picture day. You raise your hand for new challenges and adapt easily when plans change.

Your goal

Create consistent, beautiful images and give every client a great experience, building the studio's sales and reputation along the way.

What you'll do

Photograph seniors, underclass and faculty portraits, school events, sports, and sportraits

Follow each shoot's photography plan while bringing energy and warmth to every session

Learn and set up our lighting, backdrops, and equipment for each type of shoot

Organize and upload images accurately for post-production

Help with culling and toning as needed

Deliver signage, marketing, and service items to partner schools

Support the studio with client service, post-production, and final delivery

Represent Art of Life Photography with professionalism and grace in the studio, on campus, and with clients, vendors, and teammates

What you bring

Professional photography experience with strong technical skills in lighting and posing

Comfort working with students, parents, and school staff

Organization and attention to detail, especially with files and naming

Calm, steady focus in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Initiative to plan ahead and follow through without being asked

Familiarity with Lightroom and Photoshop (a plus)

Valid US driver's license, clean driving record, and a reliable, insured vehicle

Schedule and work environment

Full-time, 32 to 40+ hours per week

Schedule varies with shoot calendars, including some early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Travel to schools and locations across Metro Atlanta

Physical requirements:

sitting, standing, walking, bending, and squatting; assembling and moving equipment; frequently lifting up to 40 lbs and occasionally up to 65 lbs

Compensation and benefits

Base salary of $45,000 to $50,000

Overtime paid at time and a half for hours over 40

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Art of Life Photography is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. To request one, contact us at [email or phone].

Art of Life Photography is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. To request one, contact us at