Auction Photographer

Griffin's Auctioneers & Valuers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading auction house in Greater London is looking for a talented Photographer to join their team. The successful candidate will capture high-quality images for catalogues and marketing, enhance photos through editing, and maintain visual consistency with the brand. This part-time role offers an exciting opportunity for creative individuals with a keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills. Applicants with experience in photography of unique items like art and jewelry will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong photo editing skills with an eye for colour correction and composition.
• Knowledge of various photography techniques including lighting and framing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Capture professional photographs in studio and on location.
• Edit and retouch images using Adobe software.
• Upload images into the company's digital catalogue system.
• Maintain consistency in image style with company brand.

Skills

Photo editing skills

Knowledge of photography techniques

Proficiency with photo editing software

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and creative Photographer to join our dynamic auction room team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for capturing high-quality images predominantly for catalogue photos, alongside marketing campaigns, editorial content, and social media platforms. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilise your artistic eye and technical skills to produce compelling visual content that aligns with our brand identity. The successful applicant will have a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for storytelling through imagery.

This is a part-time, 3 days per week role, but we may consider a full-time position for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Capture professional photographs in studio and on location, ensuring the highest quality standards.
• Photograph a wide variety of items: fine art, antiques, jewellery, silver, furniture, etc.
• Edit and retouch images using Adobe Photoshop and other editing software to enhance visual appeal.
• Upload edited images into the company's digital catalogue system to meet auction deadlines.
• Ensure proper lighting, composition, background and colour accuracy while photographing items.
• Organise and archive digital images systematically for easy retrieval and future use.
• Utilise social media management tools to publish and promote visual content across multiple platforms.
• Maintain consistency in image style to match the company's brand guidelines.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, camera technology, and editing techniques to continually improve skills.
• Front‑of‑house support on viewing/auction days to include clerking the sales (training provided).

Skills

• Strong photo editing skills with an eye for colour correction, composition, and lighting.
• Knowledge of photography techniques, including lighting, framing, and composition.
• Proficiency with photo editing software (Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop or equivalent).
• Excellent attention to detail: correct colour rendition, accurate representation of condition, sharp focus, appropriate background/scale.
• Excellent file management, organisational skills, ability to work under deadline pressure and coordinate with other departments.

Desirable

• Experience photographing jewellery, precious metals, or fine art and large items (furniture, sculpture, vehicles).
• Knowledge of digital asset management/catalogue systems.
• Familiarity with online auction platforms and listing requirements.
• Basic video or 360° item‑photography experience.
• Interest in antiques, art, design, collectibles is a plus.