Product Photographer

Covington, LA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own product photography from shoot to delivery with a focus on catalog and lifestyle imagery for a mid-size studio.

  • Plan, shoot, and edit product photography for e-commerce, beauty, apparel, and more.
  • Must-have: mastery of studio lighting and post-production in Photoshop/Lightroom.
  • Standout: collaborates with art directors on-location shoots and maintains a studio asset library in Covington, LA.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality product photography for a diverse client roster spanning e-commerce, CPG, beauty, apparel, and beyond
  • Set up and operate studio lighting, backdrops, and camera systems for both white-background catalog work and creatively styled lifestyle imagery
  • Collaborate with art directors, designers, and account managers to interpret briefs and deliver imagery that meets client objectives
  • Manage post-production: color correction, retouching, compositing, and final delivery in client-ready formats
  • Maintain and organize the studio space, lighting equipment, props, and digital asset library
  • Keep an eye on visual trends across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest to push our work forward
  • Occasionally direct on-location shoots and freelance assistants or stylists when the project calls for it

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of professional product photography experience, ideally in an agency, studio, or in-house brand environment
  • A portfolio that shows range: clean catalog work, editorial-leaning lifestyle, and everything in between
  • Mastery of studio lighting (strobes, continuous, modifiers) and confidence shooting tethered
  • Strong post-production chops in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom; Capture One experience is a plus
  • Comfort working with a range of camera systems (we shoot primarily on [insert system])
  • Excellent time management and the ability to juggle multiple shoots and deadlines without dropping the ball
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit—you can take feedback, give it, and keep the work moving

Preferred

  • Experience with video capture and basic motion content for social
  • Background in styling, prop sourcing, or set design
  • Familiarity with DAM systems and studio workflow tools
  • Working knowledge of e-commerce platform image specs (Amazon, Shopify, etc.)

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Access to top-tier studio equipment and a creative team that genuinely loves what they do
  • Opportunities to grow into senior creative roles
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POLA Marketing

POLA Marketing helps companies find polarity within their marketing in the following categories:Branding, web design, social media management, photography, creative direction, email marketing, SMS, SEO, lead generation, trade show materials, annual reports, print collateral, illustration, and product concept.

Founded in 2016
Covington, Louisiana, USA
20 employees (17 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.3%
Direct
39.3%
Referral
7.5%
Social
12.2%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~19

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
12 (60% of company)