LOCATION:

• Studio/Mobile Studio

Reports To

• Photography Manager

Position Summary

• Captures high quality/compelling photographs while creating a positive picture day experience for customers.
• May assist other photographers throughout the process.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Works with other Photographers and Photo Assistants to create a positive picture day experience; properly setting up equipment to optimize photo quality; and exhibiting energy and enthusiasm while using appropriate language, body language, and approach with each subject in order to achieve desired expression.
• Consistently captures high quality photographs in accordance with Company Posing Guidelines.
• Adheres to the photography schedule by arriving on-time to set-up equipment and ensuring all subjects are photographed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Uses safe work habits including proper lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, squatting, twisting, and driving techniques.
• Maintains all necessary equipment, supplies to perform the duties of the job.
• Maintains confidentiality of school/student related information.
• Exhibits energy and enthusiasm while establishing a connection with subjects. Ensures subjects have a positive picture day experience.
• Represents Prestige in a professional manner at all times while adhering to all Company and school rules and policies and displays confidence and professionalism even during times of stress and in difficult situations.
• Safeguards and properly handles money, job bags and photography equipment.
• Enters accurate information on paperwork from camera and returns all paperwork to the Area office in a timely manner in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Works to ensure the safekeeping and proper maintenance of provided photography equipment.
• Reports any defects or functional issues to the Photo Manager.

Senior Photography

• Limited to certain posing styles and equipment knowledge.
• Arrives on-site on-time to set-up photography equipment.
• May assist other photographers in setting up equipment.

May also be responsible for assisting other photographers including, but not limited to:

• Having all necessary equipment, supplies on hand to support the photographers.
• Maintaining traffic flow of the students in order to stay on schedule and maximize productivity efficiently.
• Verifying the student data on card is accurate and complete missing information if necessary and politely asking students to adhere to dress as determined by school.
• Assisting the photographer in capturing accurate information on paperwork. Ensuring photographers have paperwork so they can return all paperwork to the office in a timely manner and in accordance with Company guidelines.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Photography Manager
• Photography Team Leaders
• Photographers
• Students
• School Staff
• Parents

Minimum General Requirements

• Positive and professional appearance
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
• Experience with high school students preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willing to work a varied seasonal schedule, including long days and Saturdays
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Reliable access to assigned studio
• Criminal and DMV background check required