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A Photographer uses digital cameras to take photographs for news organizations, commercial or individual clients. May specialize in photographing people, places and landscapes, or objects. Uses software for processing and editing photographs, and may also use traditional film cameras and film processing. Creates portfolios of work to exhibit or sell.
$43,951 / year median in Arizona
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Description About the Opportunity We're looking for a skilled freelance photographer to join our contract creative team. This is an on-demand role, with work assigned on a per-project or per-shoot basis covering events, portraits, and commercial/product photography. If you have a strong portfolio, your own equipment, and a reliable, professional approach, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do Plan and shoot assignments based on project briefs, bring and maintain your own professional camera equipment and lighting gear, edit and retouch images to a polished, brand-ready standard, deliver final high-resolution images on time, communicate clearly about scheduling and shot lists, and travel to on-location shoots as assigned. Requirements What We're Looking For A photographer with proven professional experience and a strong portfolio, who owns professional-grade camera equipment and is proficient in editing software such as Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop. You should have a solid eye for lighting, composition, and post-production, reliable transportation, and the flexibility to work some evenings or weekends when a shoot calls for it. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and hit deadlines are a must. Nice to Have Experience across multiple photography styles (events, portraits, product/commercial), video or drone capability, and an existing body of work in a related industry. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .