Entry Level Studio Photographer Jobs
New grad studio photographer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Food & Beverage, and Media & Entertainment, with employers like Fox Corporation, The Hearst Corporation, and The Walt Disney Company hiring at this level now.
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- Capture compelling, high-quality images for use across university marketing materials, social media, publications, and the website.
- Provide for the university’s daily photographic needs, including portraits, news coverage, college and departmental requests, and general event coverage as needed.
- Edit and retouch images to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with brand standards.
- Collaborate with writers, designers, and other marketing professionals to develop creative and visually engaging content.
- Build and maintain a diverse stock image library showcasing campus life, academic programs, student activities, and university events.
- Manage the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system to ensure easy access and retrieval of images by team members and campus partners.
- Plan, coordinate, and direct photo shoots, including selecting locations, setting up lighting, and staging subjects.
- Mentor and manage student photographers, providing guidance on technical skills and creative direction.
- Stay current with photography trends and technology to enhance the quality and effectiveness of images.
- Proficiency in photography equipment, including DSLRs, lighting, and editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.).
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with various teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- In-depth knowledge of production processes, including editing, proofing, and printing.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality imagery.
- Experience working directly with clients and vendors to coordinate photography needs.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by university events. Including, but not limited to, all Commencement ceremonies (spring, summer, and winter), Homecoming week activities and Welcome Week.
- Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
- Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
- Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
- Ability to make sound judgments and assist in resolving student concerns.
- Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
- Civility in all interactions of a public or confidential nature.
- Demonstrate follow-up contacts and consultations in a timely manner.
- Bachelor’s degree in photography, visual arts, communications, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of professional photography experience, preferably in an educational or marketing setting.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of photography styles, including portrait, event, and promotional photography
Preferred Education and/or Experience
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
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Entry Level Studio Photographer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level studio photographer job?
Build a focused portfolio that shows lighting control, subject direction, and post-processing consistency, since hiring managers at this level judge your eye more than your resume length. Apply to roles that mention mentorship, training, or assistant photographer responsibilities, and tailor each application to the studio's style. Internship experience, assisting a working photographer, or strong school projects all strengthen a candidacy with little paid experience behind it.
Which companies hire entry level studio photographers?
Companies hiring entry level studio photographers right now include Fox Corporation, The Hearst Corporation, and The Walt Disney Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail brands, portrait studios, e-commerce companies, and media production houses are among the most consistent employers at this level, often bringing on junior photographers to support high-volume shoot schedules.
Are there remote entry level studio photographer jobs?
Yes, though studio photography is predominantly on-site work by nature. About 0% of entry level studio photographer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to involve post-processing, photo editing, or digital asset management rather than live studio shooting. If flexibility matters, filtering for hybrid roles is a practical starting point.
Are these new grad studio photographer jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, recent graduates entering the field for the first time, or career changers with a compelling portfolio. A new grad-friendly posting typically skips strict experience minimums and instead asks for internship work, school projects, or a personal body of work that demonstrates technical and creative ability.
Which industries hire the most entry level studio photographers?
Entry Level studio photographer roles concentrate in Education, Food & Beverage, and Media & Entertainment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand at the junior level because they rely on regular, high-volume image production for product catalogs, marketing campaigns, editorial content, and client portrait services.