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Portrait / Event Photographer

Candid Color Photography
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

Candid Color Photography is a Mid-Atlantic based photography studio serving customers throughout Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

We are looking for experienced photographers for our on-location portrait sessions and event candids throughout the Northern Virginia area. This includes Chesterfield County, Hanover County, Henrico County, and other surrounding jurisdictions. Additional locations also available.

Full-time, part-time, and contract work is available. Company provided equipment will be used to photograph events. Our lead photographers will provide training.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Posed Portraits

  • Taking posed pictures of elementary, middle, and high school students during school hours. Typical event day is 7:30am-3:30pm.
  • You will coordinate with a lead photographer for daily responsibilities and event pre-planning.
  • You will be responsible for arriving at setup time, assembling studio equipment (lights, background, camera, and accompanying equipment), photographing subjects, and packing up.

Event Candids

  • Taking event candids of sports, dances, and other functions per school request. Event candids are typically after school hours between of 5:00pm-8:00pm.
  • You will secure event images, perform basic editing (ex: delete bad images, basic color correction) and upload photos to a web portal for said school.

Requirements:

  • Prior photography experience with posed portraits and/or event photography (i.e. sports, etc..) is required. Please share your experience and portfolio for consideration.
  • Candidates will be rejected if your resume does not show prior photography working experience or lacks the necessary qualifications.
  • You must pass a police background check prior to hiring.
  • You must be available weekdays (especially early morning hours).
  • You must have reliable transportation.
  • You must be punctual, and be able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
  • You must be physically capable of moving heavy equipment and be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • You should be outgoing and comfortable working with subjects of all ages (kids to adults).
  • You should be a team player and assist other staff members when necessary.

Pay is based on your experience level and the complexity of the event.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Compensation Package:

  • 1099 contract
  • Hourly pay

Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Customer service: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Photography: 5 years (Required)

Language:

  • English (Preferred)
  • Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)
  • Business License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Richmond, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $17

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