Freelance Photographer

Company Description

eMenu International helps restaurants improve their guest experience and increase sales through digital menu and visual content solutions. We work with restaurants across different markets and focus on creating clean, engaging, high-quality visual content that helps restaurants present their food, beverages, and atmosphere in a better way.

Role Description

We are looking for junior photographers or content creators based in Connecticut for flexible, project-based restaurant content shoots.

This is not a full-time role. It is a freelance opportunity ideal for someone who enjoys food and restaurant photography, is building a portfolio, or wants to fill open spots in their schedule with paid projects.

We can work around your availability. Shoots may include food, beverages, restaurant interiors, ambiance, and other visual content needed for restaurant clients.

Professional commercial photography experience is not required, but candidates should have a good eye, be reliable, follow instructions well, and be comfortable creating clean visual content in restaurant environments.

Responsibilities

Capture food, beverage, and restaurant ambiance photos during scheduled restaurant shoots.Follow basic creative direction and shot guidelines provided by the team.Arrive on time and communicate clearly before and after each shoot.Select and deliver usable images according to project requirements.Work professionally with restaurant staff and eMenu team members.Maintain flexibility for occasional project-based assignments.

Requirements

Based in ConnecticutInterest or experience in food, restaurant, lifestyle, product, or content photography.Good visual eye for composition, lighting, and clean presentation.Reliable transportation.Strong communication and reliability.Ability to work independently during shoots.Open to freelance, project-based compensation.Camera experience is preferred, but strong content creation skills may also be considered.

Nice to Have

Experience shooting with a DSLR or mirrorless camera.Experience with Lightroom, Photoshop, or basic photo editing tools.Food, restaurant, hospitality, or social media content experience.Portfolio, Instagram, TikTok, or examples of previous visual work.Photography, media, marketing, or content creation background.

Compensation

Project-based compensation. Details will be discussed based on location, availability, and shoot requirements.

Location

Connecticut. Candidates near New Haven, Hartford, Stamford, Bridgeport, Norwalk, Fairfield County, or surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please apply with your location, availability, and a few examples of your photography or content work. Links to Instagram, TikTok, portfolio, or sample photos are welcome.