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.
$53,322 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
Senior Photographer (Part Time) FedWriters, Inc. - 4.0 Washington, DC Job Details Part-time 4 hours ago Qualifications Adobe Photoshop Portrait photography Adobe Lightroom Digital photography software Photo editing Event photography Adobe Acrobat Full Job Description Join our team as a Senior Photographer and support the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Public Affairs (OPA) by capturing high-profile events, portraits, and mission-critical imagery. You will document summits, leadership events, and official portraits, ensure every image meets professional photojournalistic and archival standards. FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. •Position is contingent upon contract award•
Work Schedule and Location:
On-Site:
This part-time on-site position will work approximately 5 hours a week at DOL's Frances Perkins Building (FPB) headquarters in Washington, DC. Photograph summits, meetings, retreats, internal programs, portraits, and passport-style photos in a photojournalistic style Stage participants and select lighting, exposure, and filters for optimal results Digitally process and correct images using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Log, archive, and maintain event files, including metadata tagging per industry (IPTC) standards Perform quality control on internally and externally produced photo work Track, fulfill, and distribute photo requests across the department and external stakeholders Build and maintain stock photography collections, from planning through final execution
Required:
Minimum 10 years of professional experience photographing portraits, live/stage events, and facility tours in a photojournalistic style Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and interact with senior/high-level officials Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat Portfolio demonstrating advanced photography and photojournalistic skill (single-subject, group, editorial, and podium shots)
Desired:
Experience building and maintaining a stock photography library program Prior experience supporting a federal public affairs or creative services function
