Job description
Join LumenSphere Studio, a premier photography studio in New York City, specializing in events, portraits, and branded campaigns. We’re seeking a passionate Lead Photographer who can craft compelling visuals, lead shoots, and elevate our clients' stories.
As a full-time member of our creative team, you’ll work on-site at events, in-studio shoots, and on location across the NYC metro area. You’ll collaborate with producers, designers, and marketing to deliver on-brand imagery that resonates with audiences.
We offer competitive compensation, health benefits, gear stipend, flexible scheduling, and ongoing opportunities to grow your craft in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Responsibility
- Lead on-site photography for events, portraits, and corporate shoots
- Collaborate with clients to understand objectives and produce shot lists
- Set up lighting and backdrops; manage studio and location lighting
- Direct models and subjects to achieve authentic expressions and compositions
- Capture a wide range of assets, including candid moments and environmental portraits
- Edit and retouch images to brand standards; ensure color accuracy and consistency
- Deliver high-resolution final assets with metadata and client deliverables; manage post-production timelines
- Maintain equipment, file management, and backup workflows
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in photography or equivalent experience
- 3+ years professional photography experience, including events and portraits
- Strong portfolio demonstrating range of lighting, composition, and retouching
- Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop; experience with Capture One a plus
- Studio and on-location lighting knowledge; ability to rig lights and modifiers
- Excellent client-facing communication and time management skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
- Knowledge of color management and output workflows; file organization and archiving