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Full-Time Studio Portrait Photographer
Rebecca Rose Fine Portraits
$19-$22 per hour + bonuses
We are a well-established business with multiple locations across four states and are hiring for a full-time experienced Portrait Photographer to work at our studio in Round Rock (Austin), TX.
Our luxury portrait studio provides clients with a unique and high-end experience and the successful candidate will be a key part of ensuring that clients have a pleasant and memorable experience.
This is a 30-40-hour hourly position with shifts on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. This amounts to be four ten-hour days per week.
In order to be successful in this role, we are seeking an individual who can provide a luxury in-studio experience and showcase a high level of confidence and engagement with a positive attitude and attention to detail. Applicants should be able to maintain composure in a very fast paced yet structured environment with people of all ages as well as animals! We photograph families, children, and pets at our studios.
Core Responsibilities
- Anticipate and greet clients when they arrive for their luxurious experience.
- Combining our set workflow with creative adjustments ensuring each pose is tailored to clients.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge in lighting, aspect ratios, culling and overall composition.
- Keep the studio, dressing rooms, and reception area clean prior to each client's arrival.
- Put away dresses and suits after each session to help maintain their integrity.
- Develop a thorough understanding of our luxury experiences and company workflows.
- Have meticulous attention to detail.
- Be flexible and open minded when working collaboratively with coworkers
- Cull and edit client galleries following each session.
- Submit paperwork and complete client reports following each session.
- Communicate with clients before and after sessions as necessary through phone calls and text messages.
- Must be able to engage in constructive conversations to achieve company goals.
Qualifications
- Minimum High School diploma/GED
- Must have a minimum of 2+ years experience in photography.
- Photo editing experience. (Experience editing with Evoto a plus.)
- High-energy personality and strong emotional intelligence
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Must be accountable
- Always come to the studio in an organized manner ready to work
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 25 lbs
- Sales experience is a plus, but not required
- Must be able to HAVE FUN with children and pets (dogs, cats, etc.) yet remain focused to ensure a great experience
What you can expect from us
- Friendly staff to work with
- Professional work environment
- Stable hours
- Job Training
- Commission Opportunities
- Growth Opportunities
- 3 days off per week
Join Our Team!
If you're an experienced photographer who loves connecting with people, takes pride in delivering beautiful work, and enjoys being part of a team committed to excellence, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today to join Rebecca Rose Fine Portraits and explore the opportunity to grow with our company.
Please Note: Applications will only be accepted through this job posting. We kindly ask that applicants refrain from calling, emailing, or visiting our studio in person regarding this opportunity. Our hiring team will review all submissions and contact qualified candidates directly regarding next steps in the hiring process. Thank you for your interest in joining Rebecca Rose Fine Portraits!
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Who's Hiring
- Lifetouch235

- MTW Portrait Studio2
- Tesla1

- Walmart1

- Slate Auto1

What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in studio photographer jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for post-production editing
- Experience operating professional studio lighting equipment including strobes and softboxes
- Ability to shoot tethered using Capture One or similar software
- Portfolio demonstrating commercial, product, or portrait photography work
- Experience with high-volume shoot workflows and fast turnaround deadlines
- Associate or bachelor's degree in photography, fine arts, or a related field
Tips for Your Studio Photographer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to the studio
Before applying, swap your portfolio's featured work to match the studio's output. A product photography house wants clean, white-background shots front and center, not editorial portraits. Hiring managers decide within seconds whether your eye fits their brand.
List every piece of studio equipment
Job listings often screen for specific gear knowledge, like medium-format cameras, tethered shooting setups, or strobe lighting systems. Name the exact makes and models you've operated, because recruiters search resumes for equipment terms the same way they search for software.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists studio photographer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight retouching software with version numbers
Listing 'Adobe Photoshop' is not enough. Specify which tools you use daily, such as Capture One for tethering or Lightroom for batch processing, and note your proficiency level. Studios with high-volume shoots need photographers who can move files from set to delivery without a separate retoucher.
Prepare a shoot breakdown for the interview
Many studio photography interviews include a technical walkthrough where you explain how you'd light and execute a specific product or portrait shot. Practice talking through your lighting ratios, camera settings, and backup plans out loud before you walk in.
Negotiate shoot-day rates alongside salary
Studio photographer roles sometimes blend a base salary with per-shoot or overtime structures. When an offer arrives, ask for a full breakdown of how extra shoot days and weekend calls are compensated, not just the headline figure.
Studio Photographer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most studio photographers?
The most active employers for studio photographers right now are Lifetouch, MTW Portrait Studio, and Tesla, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. E-commerce brands and commercial production studios tend to post the highest volume of full-time openings.
How many studio photographer jobs are remote?
About 14% of studio photographer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most creative roles because shooting requires physical studio access. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include post-production retouching, photo editing, and shoot direction for projects where a local crew handles on-set capture.
How do you become a studio photographer?
Start by building a portfolio through personal projects, assisting working photographers, or shooting for local businesses at reduced rates. Learn studio lighting fundamentals and master at least one professional editing workflow. Apply for assistant or second-shooter roles to gain on-set experience, then move into lead photographer positions as your portfolio grows.
Can you get hired as a studio photographer with little experience?
Yes, many studios hire entry-level photographers for assistant and production support roles that build toward lead shooting responsibilities. Focus on demonstrating technical competency with lighting and editing software, and present a portfolio that shows range even if the jobs were unpaid or personal. Studios with high shoot volume often prefer to train someone with the right instincts over hiring a freelancer.
What does the studio photographer interview process look like?
Most studio photographer interviews include a portfolio review, a conversation about your lighting approach and technical workflow, and sometimes a practical test shoot or lighting setup demonstration on location. Larger commercial studios may add a second round with a creative director. Come ready to walk through a past shoot from brief to final delivery, explaining every decision.
Where can I find and apply to studio photographer jobs?
You can find and apply to studio photographer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization, whether product, portrait, or commercial, and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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