Children + Family Associate Portrait Photographer

If you love photographing children, connecting with families, and adore dogs, consider a part-time associate photographer position with Hudson Wren Portraits. Hudson Wren is a full-service portrait studio creating heirloom black and white photographs of children, families, and canines. We are growing with studios in Vancouver and Victoria.

Overview: The Associate Photographer is responsible for taking children’s and/or families, and canine portraits, following Studio standards and practices.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Capture memories and create an exceptional experience for our clients.
- Coordinate with families before the shoot to prepare them for what to expect. Get to know them and develop a rapport
- Greets all studio visitors and guests warmly and promptly
- Builds rapport with children and their families, ensuring a relaxed, comfortable, and fun experience
- Ensure all equipment is in place according to procedures
- Archives images and organizes files.
- Ensures each client’s visit is a pleasant and memorable experience
- Drive towards continuous improvement and creative solutions
- Follow all confidentiality procedures to ensure client information is kept secure and confidential at all times
- Oversees brand standards, lighting technique, and image quality.
- Ability to deal with multiple and changing priorities
- Shut down equipment at the end of the shoot following Studio procedures. Keep the workspace tidy and clean after each session and end of the day.
- Actively participates in-studio meetings
- Other duties as assigned by the Owner

Knowledge & Skills:

- Ability to calm the nerves of both children and their family members and ensure children have a relaxed, comfortable and fun experience
- Create a fantastic rapport with children and their families
- Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under deadlines
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and be self-directed
- Cooperative & collaborative team member. Ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with all clients, co-workers, vendors and business partners
- Ability to be reliable, punctual and organized for all work activities
- Social media skills, including Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Pinterest, and YouTube
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom

Education & Work Experience:
Must have a keen eye for detail and visual aesthetics and MUST have an excellent rapport with children and their families. Previous professional experience photographing newborns, children, and families is required. Minimum 2 years experience.
- Strong work ethic
- Dependable
- Reliable

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
TO APPLY
- What photography equipment do you use and know? (camera body, lens)
- Can you shoot in manual mode?
- Do you own a laptop? Cell phone?
- What is your weekend availability?
- Show us your portfolio - website, Instagram or other.

DETAILS
- Training provided, but experience necessary, especially with studio strobes
- Must be able to use a DSLR in manual mode

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Basic computer skills, including editing software (Photoshop/Lightroom)
- Must be comfortable with babies, children, and pets (baby photography experience preferred)
- Enjoy an entrepreneurial environment and work independently
- Friendly, helpful, energetic personality
- Customer service and creating an inviting memorable experience and sales experience are a plus

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary

**Salary**: From $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Every Weekend
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Work Location: One location