We’re looking to add a few more creatives to our team here at Junshien International Photographers! Positions open include: photo editor, assistant photographer, Associate Photographer, and general assistant. All positions are on a freelance basis. More info down below!
Due to our high volume of emails, we cannot promise a response to every candidate.
PHOTO EDITOR
Job Description
As Photo Editor, you will review the source files from a photoshoot or wedding, decide which images need to be discarded, and select the best of the best. A typical wedding will result in over 2500 images, which will then have to be narrowed down to under 175. In culling the final images, you will have to take into consideration technical quality of the original image, artistic value, and variety.
The final selection of images will then be edited according to our post-processing style, with the initial edit performed in Lightroom followed by final touch-up and enhancements in Photoshop. The average viewer should not be able to notice a difference in style when viewing images you have edited for the studio. You will be trained in our editing technique and will be given the tools necessary to complete your job.
All this will require you to become familiar with our particular style of photography–what types of imagery we tend to prefer, why we would select one image over another, what kind of edits we would generally use for different types of images, the post-processing techniques we use to make our imagery distinctive, etc.
Depending on the studio workload, you may sometimes be assigned to assist our primary editor. We are a mobile studio with no physical location. Because of that, you are free to work anywhere and anytime you want, as long as you complete your projects on time. 1-2 positions open.
Qualifications
* responsive; responsible; self-motivated. It is your responsibility to meet deadlines and produce quality work without supervision.
* highly attentive to detail
* a strong desire for excellence
* adaptable
* highly able to identify elements that make up a strong image
* able to recognize what digital editing with Adobe Photoshop can do to enhance an image
* moderate to high proficiency with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop CS3 or later.
* a deep passion for photography and the arts
* some experience shooting weddings and portrait sessions
* loves our style of photography :)
Interested?
If interested, send us an email (studio@junshien.com) with the following:
1) a link to your online portfolio
2) how much time per week will you be able to commit
3) a few sentences about why you want this position
4) pay requirements
5) phone number and best times we can reach you for an interview
ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHER
update: The Northern California roster for this position is already full. But go ahead and send in your information if you would like to be placed on the backup list. If you’re in SoCal or other parts of the United States, feel free to submit your information too. Gigs will likely be rare though.
Job Description
As a 2nd shooter, you will accompany one of our primary photographers to weddings. Your responsibilities are twofold: to capture the 2nd angles, and to assist the primary photographer in whatever is necessary so that they can focus on their job as the primary photographer.
We are generally looking for individuals who either are interested in starting their own photographers business, or are serious amateurs. Not only will you be able to learn from us and see how we work, but you will also get the chance to build up your own photography portfolio.
Qualifications
* moderate photography skill
* previous experience assiting or shooting at least one wedding
* an alumni of at least one Scott Robert workshop a plus
* engaging personality a plus
Interested?
If interested, send us an email (studio@junshien.com) with the following:
1) a link to your online portfolio
2) your current equipment list
3) a brief history of your photography experience
4) a few sentences about why you want this position
5) phone number in case I need to reach you for an interview
ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHER
Job Description
Clients who contact the studio have the option of selecting a package with one of our Associate Photographers if either Junshien is not available, or they would like a slightly cheaper package. As an Associate, you will be the primary photographer for the wedding day. Everything else–the engagement session, editing, album design, client interface, etc–will be done by other members of the team.
We are extremely selective in choosing our Associate Photographers, as you essentially have to mimic our shooting style and maintain an exceptionally high level of quality. Candidates for this position will go through a training process before being added to the short list of Associate Photographers.
Qualifications
* high level of photography skill
* substantial experience shooting weddings
* ability to capture the moment and to shoot with the same approach we use in our photography
* a strong desire for excellence
* attractive personality
* loves our photography :)
* alumni of Scott Robert workshops a plus
* candidates for this role must have considerable experience assisting us at weddings
Interested?
If interested, send us an email (studio@junshien.com) with the following:
1) a link to your online portfolio
2) your current equipment list
3) a history of your photography experience
4) explanation about why you will make a good candidate
5) phone number and best times we can reach you for an interview
GENERAL ASSISTANT
Job Description
We often get requests from people who just want to tag along on our shoots to see how it’s done behind the scenes. Opportunities are rare, but when they do come up, here’s your chance to be considered! No experience of any sort required. This is a non-paid position. Northern California only.
Interested?
If interested, send us an email (studio@junshien.com) with the following:
1) your location
2) 1-3 sentences about why you are interested (“Because I think it’ll be fun” is good enough for an answer)
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For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, feel free to get in touch with us via our contact form.
by Junshien
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