Lead Luau Photographer

Lead Luau Photographer Full-Time | Year-Round | OTE:$60,000+/year About the Role

Hawaii Family Portraits is looking for a Lead Luau Photographer to run our photography program at the Royal Kona Resort luau. You'll be the face of HFP at this partner property, capturing high-quality images of guests, leading a small team of photographers on-site, and driving luau photo package sales that keep this resort partnership thriving. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves shooting in a challenging, fast-paced, guest-facing environment and can mentor other photographers to shoot and sell at a high standard.

The company provides all equipment.

• Shoot professional-quality portraits and candid photos of guests at the Royal Kona Resort luau
• Lead and coach a small team of luau photographers on shooting technique, guest interaction, and sales approach during live events
• Drive on-site photo package sales, hitting per-event and monthly revenue targets
• Maintain consistent image quality, lighting, and composition standards across the team
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for Royal Kona Resort staff, resolving day-of issues quickly and professionally
• Set up, break down, and troubleshoot HFP-provided equipment (cameras, lighting, printers/kiosks) before and during events
• Cull & edit, and print photos quickly while maintaining a high-quality standard.
• Track attendance, sales performance, and guest feedback; report trends back to HFP leadership
• Help train new photographers joining the Royal Kona luau photo team.
• Field customer inquiries about photos, packages, and orders (before, during, and after the luau) via phone, email, or text, and follow up promptly on unanswered guest messages

• 2+ years of professional photography experience, ideally in events, portraits, or hospitality settings
• Prior experience leading, training, or mentoring other photographers or staff
• Strong sales instincts and comfort upselling in a live, guest-facing setting
• Excellent people skills. Warm, patient, and quick on your feet with guests of all ages
• Reliable and organized; comfortable managing gear and event logistics without close supervision
• Comfortable using or learning to use AI-assisted workflows. (Claude, Imagine, Aftershoot, etc.)
• Must work evenings and holidays.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the Royal Kona Resort

• OTE:$60,000/year (base + commission + tips)
• Full-time, year-round position
• Benefits:
  Healthcare, Dental, Vision, PTO

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance