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Company Description: Hudson Wren Portraits specializes in heirloom black and white photography, capturing the unique essence of children, families, and pets. We are a growing, full-service portrait studio with locations in Vancouver and Victoria. Visit our website to see our style: www.hudsonwren.com

Position Overview:

Hudson Wren Portraits is seeking an experienced Part-Time Associate Photographer to join our team on a temporary contract basis, with potential for a long-term position for suitable candidates. The Associate Photographer captures stunning portraits of children, families, and pets while ensuring an exceptional client experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Capture beautiful and memorable portraits of children, families, and pets following studio standards.
• Greet studio visitors and guests warmly and promptly.
• Build rapport with children, pets and their families to create a relaxed and enjoyable experience.
• Ensure all equipment is correctly set up and maintained.
• Archive images and organize files efficiently.
• Oversee brand standards, lighting techniques, and image quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Actively participate in studio meetings.
• Handle multiple and changing priorities with ease.
• Other duties as assigned by the owner.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience photographing children, families, and pets in a studio setting with strobe lighting.
• Ability to calm and engage children and their families, ensuring a fun experience.
• Professional, patient, and positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-directed.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and organized.
• Proficiency with Photo Mechanic and Google Drive.
• Well-versed in Studio strobe lighting.

Education & Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience photographing children, families, and pets in a studio.
• Keen eye for detail and visual aesthetics.
• Strong work ethic and dependability.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Work is performed indoors with long periods of standing, crouching, or kneeling.
• Environment-oriented to customer service with constant work interruptions.
• Ability to move about the facility to communicate with clients and staff.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently.

Application Process:

To apply:

• Include your resume and photography portfolio. Also, include links to any relevant social media profiles that showcase your work.
• Submit Through Indeed: Use the messaging function on Indeed to send all the above materials.

Answer the following questions in your message:

• What photography equipment do you use and are familiar with? (camera body, lens, off-camera, strobes)
• What is your weekend and weekday availability?

Training is provided, but strong experience is necessary, especially with studio strobes and in-studio settings. Must be able to use a DSLR in manual mode and troubleshoot gear and lights if issues arise.

Requirements:

• Basic computer skills. Particularly Google Drive and Photo Mechanic.
• Comfortable and experience working with families, children, and pets.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work independently.
• Friendly, helpful, and energetic personality.

Customer service experience is a plus.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Please do not apply for this position if you are not living and able to work in Victoria, BC

Experience:

• photographing families and children: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person