Professional Photographer

Role: Photographer

Duration:3+ Months with possible extension

Location: Detroit, MI

Job Summary:

The Digitization & Field Operations Program is a specialized imagery initiative focused on

capturing ultra-high-resolution, museum-grade photography and advanced digital assets at

various cultural institutions, museums, and historical sites.

The primary mission is to digitize world-class collections, artifacts, and architecture with extreme

precision, providing global users with unprecedented, high-fidelity access to art and history.

As a High-Resolution Photography Specialist, you will be responsible for the entire on-site

capture lifecycle. This assignment is a 3-month contract, with the possibility of renewal

depending on project scope and performance. The role involves transporting, lifting, and

setting up specialized camera rigs, managing environmental lighting conditions, executing

complex high-resolution photo captures, performing initial on-site quality checks, and securely

organizing and transferring ready to publish imagery, in line with the provided guidelines and

after post-production using specialized photographic software. You will ensure all imagery is

captured on schedule while strictly adhering to the rigorous quality and safety standards defined

by the client and the host institutions.

Position Profile:

● Must have a proficient level of English – both written and spoken.

● Must have a high IT knowledge (file systems, tethered shooting software, data transfer

protocols), including fast learning skills of use of new software.

● Recommended professional background in photography, with knowledge of photographic

equipment (DSLR/Mirrorless systems, lighting, and specialized lenses).

● Physical Capability: Must be able to independently lift, carry, and transport heavy, fragile

photographic equipment and transit cases to and from various field locations.

● Additional language is a plus.

● Highly technically minded and able to troubleshoot complex mechanical, optical, and

hardware problems on the fly.

● Strong customer service and communication skills, with a professional demeanor

suitable for interacting with museum curators and staff.

● Extremely punctual, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

● Proactive, with a strong understanding of risk management, equipment safety, and

escalation procedures.

● Patient with exceptionally high attention to visual detail (focus, exposure, alignment).

●Able to meet strict field schedules and report daily feedback to the Operations Lead.

●Able to write field reports, update equipment logs, and contribute to technical capture

manuals.

Job Description/Duties:

● On-site execution of high-resolution, multi-shot, and specialized imagery capture using

proprietary and commercial hardware.

● Upload of final captures, including ad-hoc post production using specialised

photographic software (eg: Capture One)Independently manage the physical

transport, lifting, and setup of all required photographic material and gear at the

designated assignment locations.

● Attend precise, comprehensive training provided by the company covering specialized

in-house capture tools, calibration software, and field best practices.

● Master exact specifications regarding the highly specialized equipment to use, the

specific types of items and artifacts to digitize, required output file formats, and all other

operational necessities to successfully complete the job.

● Troubleshoot hardware, software, and environmental challenges directly on location.

● Data maintenance, secure backup of raw imagery, and updating of internal tracking

databases and manifests.

● Ability to work independently or in pairs within a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and

multicultural environment.

● Sending daily status reports and tracking the progress of site captures as requested by

the client.

● Equipment management, including routine maintenance, calibration, and safe logistics

handling of fragile gear.

● Interact professionally with institutional staff, logistics coordinators, and remote

post-processing teams.

● Strong communication skills – required to communicate via email/chat daily and provide

clear handovers to the post-production team.

● Being able to consistently meet strict project capture deadlines within the designated

3-month timeframe.

● Being able to quickly adapt to new capture tools, firmware updates, or process changes

and update field documentation accordingly.

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Health insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience to work with DSLR Camera?
How many years of experience do you have as a photographer?
Can you start the project immediately?

Work Location: In person