OUR TEAM IS GROWING
Glimmer Images is now accepting applications for Associate Photographers to support our growing Lifestyle Photography business.
WHAT DOES BEING AN ASSOCIATE LOOK LIKE?
GLIMMER IMAGES
We take care of the business side of things
We manage marketing, lead inquiries, client communication, questionnaires, invoices, billing, contracts, …etc.
We will provide a mentorship that covers photographic style, session workflow, and client experience
We handle editing, delivery, and sales for every session
We pay you a flat rate for each session
ASSOCIATE
You LOVE working with families and are great with young children
You own professional equipment, including camera body (Full Frame DSLR or Mirrorless) and portrait lenses
You are comfortable shooting during golden hour (within 2 hours of sunrise/sunset)
You have evening/weekend availability in the Fall and Spring seasons
You are well-organized, show up on time, and have reliable transportation
You have a warm, kind personality and stay calm in stressful situations
You are receptive to feedback and open to learning new things
You get to work with and learn from Elisse Lassiter, Owner of Glimmer Images
TELL ME MORE…
COVERAGE details
Golden Hour Sessions
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
2 hours before sunset
Spring, Summer & Fall
Maryland (Montgomery County), Washington, DC, Northern Virginia
Preschool Picture Day
Weekdays between 7am-1pm
Spring & Fall
Maryland (Montgomery County), Washington, DC,
THE ROLE IS GOOD FOR A Photographer who…
Just wants to shoot and work with great clients but not worry about ALL the other stuff that goes along with running a photography business
Is shooting part-time and not really interested in making it a full-time business.
Has a previously established photography business in a different market and has recently relocated to the area
Has a previously established photography business in another specialty (weddings, events, etc.) and is looking for consistent work to fill their schedule.
PERKS OF THE JOB
Getting paid to do what you love
Work with THE BEST people + clients
NO editing. You just show up, have fun, and shoot - the rest is handled by us!
Business and Photography Mentoring with Elisse
Growth opportunities
WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR
A portfolio that includes golden hour lifestyle family sessions and/or childhood portraits (ages 1-5 years old)
Ability (or willingness to learn how) to prompt and direct clients as needed
A kind spirit and friendly, enthusiastic personality
Casual but professional
Reliability
Professional gear: DSLR or Mirrorless camera bodies and prime lenses
Access to own vehicle for business travel
Professional liability insurance
YOUR ROLE
Mentoring sessions with Elisse to learn about the lifestyle brand and session experience
Prompt and effective communication via text and email with Glimmer Images and our clients
Independently photograph and manage lifestyle family sessions
Transfer images via secure upload within 24 hours of the session
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a Part Time Contract (10-99) position
Associates must be available for golden hour sessions that take place in the evenings and on weekends and/or preschool school picture day on weekday mornings.
Glimmer Images will be responsible for the booking process, administration, post-processing, product design, and delivery of the finished product to clients
This position does not include in-studio / office work
This position is compatible with another part-time or full-time job
Families and children are not for everyone. The ideal associate will have a love for family and childhood photography, patience, a willingness to work hard, and a positive attitude
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
At Glimmer Images we are a proud female-owned business that embraces everyone. This is a safe & loving space for all races, religions, sexual orientations, and identities. We are fueled by great love stories. We are here for the families who dare to be different, as well as those who prefer tradition.
We believe that hate & discrimination do not belong in the world. We understand each individual is unique and we honor differences, even if we may not understand and are working to learn more about them.
WANT TO WORK WITH ME? THEN YOU SHOULD KNOW...
I BELIEVE IN SCIENCE.
I BELIEVE BLACK LIVES MATTER.
I BELIEVE NO PERSON IS ILLEGAL.
I BELIEVE PEOPLE CAN LOVE WHO THEY WANT.
I BELIEVE IN LIFE BEYOND THE GENDER BINARY.
I BELIEVE DIVERSITY IS AN ASSET.
I BELIEVE CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL.
I BELIEVE WOMEN’S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS.
I BELIEVE ALL BODIES ARE BEAUTIFUL.
We welcome aLl LGBTQ+, BIPOC, Differently abled, and non-traditional families
If this offends you, Glimmer Images is not the company for you.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
If so, I’d love to hear from you!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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A full-frame, professional-level DSLR or mirrorless camera body. The camera should have dual card slots. Mirrorless gear is strongly preferred. I'd also like for you to have at least a 50mm prime lens.
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YES! You'll be hired as a contractor, not an employee of Glimmer Images. We believe in community over competition and encourage you to continue working in your own business. We want to see each associate thrive! You are not allowed to promote your own business while working for Glimmer Images or solicit work from Glimmer Images clients.
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Rates start at $150+ per session, depending on the Associate’s experience and type of session.
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You will receive free mentoring sessions with Elisse. We will build off your current photography knowledge, learning technical camera settings, lifestyle prompts/poses, session flow, and client experience.