Farm Photographer

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Fallbrook, CA 92028Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: Open Availability Day ShiftJob Category: MarketingJob Summary                                                                                       

Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking a Farm Photographer responsible for capturing high-quality visual content across farm operations. This role focuses on documenting plant material, growing processes, inventory, and seasonal changes to support merchandising, marketing, and internal communication needs. The position requires a hands-on operator who can consistently produce accurate, usable, and organized visual assets that reflect current farm conditions.

 Key Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                                                                         

Capture high-quality images of trees, plants, and inventory across multiple farm locations
Document plant growth stages, seasonal transitions, and overall farm conditions
Photograph inventory for use in sales, merchandising, and digital platforms
Partner with farm and merchandising teams to prioritize high-demand or featured product
Maintain consistency in image quality, lighting, composition, and file naming conventions
Organize and manage digital asset libraries for easy internal access and use
Travel to various farm locations as needed to capture up-to-date content
Support marketing team requests for specific photo needs, campaigns, or initiatives
Ensure all images accurately represent product quality, size, and availability
Assist with basic photo editing, cropping, and formatting for internal and external use

QualificationsQualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities                        

1–3 years of photography experience, preferably in agriculture, outdoor, or product environments
Proficiency with DSLR or mirrorless cameras and basic photography equipment
Working knowledge of photo editing software (e.g., Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop)
Strong attention to detail and ability to capture accurate representations of plant material
Ability to work independently in outdoor farm environments
Comfortable traveling between farm locations as needed
Basic understanding of plant material or willingness to learn quickly
Strong organizational skills for file management and asset tracking

Education                                                                                       

BS in Photography or equivalent experience.

 Physical requirements/Working Conditions                                                                                       

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 15 pounds. Able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind. This position requires travel, including ability to fly as a passenger on commercial aircraft and drive

 OTHER                                                                                       

Subject to MVR and criminal background check (In accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations)

 About Us                                                                                       

Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America, and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.

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