Senior Studio Portrait Photographer

Senior Studio Portrait Photographer

Keane Studios is hiring experienced Senior Studio Portrait Photographers for our San Diego studio.

We are looking for confident, energetic photographers who enjoy working with high school seniors and can create a fun, professional portrait experience while consistently producing high-quality images.

Location

16935 W Bernardo Dr, Ste 150
San Diego, CA 92127

Position Details

Seasonal Employment: July–DecemberTraining Begins: Mid-JulyPart-Time and Full-Time Opportunities AvailableStarting Pay: $18.00–$19.00 per hour, depending on experienceSunday availability is requiredAdditional weekday and Saturday availability based on studio needsAbout Us

Keane Studios partners with schools throughout San Diego to provide professional senior portrait experiences for students and their families. Our studio environment is energetic, fast-paced, and focused on creating portraits that students and families will be proud to keep for years to come.

Key ResponsibilitiesSenior Portrait Photography

Photograph high school seniors in a professional studio environment.Confidently pose and direct seniors throughout their portrait session.Create natural expressions and help students feel comfortable in front of the camera.Use studio lighting, backgrounds, props, and equipment according to established photography standards.Maintain consistent image quality while keeping sessions on schedule.Adapt posing and photography techniques to different personalities, styles, and comfort levels.Customer Experience

Greet students and families and provide a welcoming, professional experience.Clearly communicate throughout the session and guide students through poses, expressions, and transitions.Answer questions and assist clients with next steps following their session.Provide friendly and professional customer service at all times.Studio Operations & Image Management

Maintain a clean, organized, and professional studio environment.Properly handle and care for cameras, lighting equipment, backgrounds, and props.Organize and manage images using studio photo management software.Follow established procedures for cataloging and backing up client images.Review images for proper lighting, focus, composition, posing, and overall quality.Preferred Qualifications

Previous portrait, senior, school, or studio photography experienceExperience posing and directing individualsExperience working with high school students or teensKnowledge of studio lighting and photography equipmentStrong customer service experienceRequired Qualifications & Availability

Strong communication and interpersonal skillsComfortable confidently directing and posing high school seniorsDependable, punctual, and professionalAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced studio environmentAbility to learn and consistently follow established photography standardsSunday availability is required for this positionCandidates who are unavailable to work Sundays will not meet the scheduling requirements of this positionReliable transportation and a valid driver's licenseWhat We Offer

Paid trainingPart-time and full-time scheduling opportunitiesHands-on professional studio photography experienceOpportunities for growth and advancementSupportive team environmentThe opportunity to create memorable senior portraits for students and their familiesEmployment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check.

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Work Location: In person