Photographer

Bloomingdale International School; India; On-site; INR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomingdale International School is looking for a skilled Photographer to document school life and special events. The role involves capturing candid moments, group pictures, and key events such as annual day and sports day.

Applicants should have a minimum of 2-4 years of experience in photography, a graduate degree in any stream, and proficiency in DSLR cameras and photo editing software. The school offers a vibrant environment, fostering creativity and engagement with students.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience handling photography in a reputed institution.
• Previous experience as a photographer in a school.

Responsibilities

• Photograph important school events such as annual day, sports day, and cultural programs.
• Capture candid moments, group and individual photos.
• Arrive early to events and set up equipment for shooting.
• Document learning moments in classrooms and outdoor activities.
• Create themed photo shoots for special events.

Skills

Proficiency in DSLR/mirrorless cameras

Photo editing software (Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom)

Creativity

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate in any stream

Job description

# Photographer at Bloomingdale International School**ROLE:**Documenting School Events, Capturing Daily School Life of the student at school Creative Projects and Thematic Shoots. Motivating students and parents create Happy and smiley parent **EXPERIENCE:**Minimum 2- 4 years, handling Photography role in reputed institution **QUALIFICATIONS:*** Graduate in any stream* Previous experience as Photographer in a School.**SKILLS:*** Proficiency in DSLR/mirrorless cameras and photo editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom).* Strong creativity, composition, and lighting techniques.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially with students.* Organizational and time management abilities.* Attention to Child Sensitivity **RESPONSIBILITIES:*** **Capturing Key Events:** Photograph important school events such as annual day, sports day, cultural programs, competitions, workshops, and graduation ceremonies.* **Candid and Group Photos:** Balance capturing candid moments, group photos, and individual achievements.* **Timely Presence:** Arrive early to events, set up equipment, and be ready to capture significant moments.* **Documenting Learning Moments**: Capture day-to-day activities in classrooms, art sessions, science labs, and sports fields.* **Highlighting Montessori and Teaching Methods:** Showcase unique teaching techniques and student engagement for marketing or internal purposes.* **Ensuring Comfort:** Create a comfortable environment for students and teachers to take natural photos.* **ID and Yearbook Photos:** Take professional individual portraits of students and staff for ID cards, yearbooks, and directories.* **Class and Staff Group Photos:** Arrange and photograph well-organized class or team group pictures.* **Providing Quality Visuals:** Deliver high-quality images for school brochures, websites, newsletters, social media, and advertisements.* **Highlighting Facilities and Activities:** Capture visuals of school infrastructure, labs, sports grounds, and extracurricular activities to showcase the school’s strengths.* **Special Projects:** Plan and execute thematic photo shoots for holidays (e.g., Independence Day, Children’s Day etc.,), festivals, and special campaigns.* **Photo Booths and Fun Activities:** Set up creative photo booths during events to engage students and families.* **Visual Documentation:** Provide photos for newsletters, magazines, and yearbooks.* **Content Organization:** Ensure all major events, milestones, and achievements are visually recorded.* **Organizing Photos:** Maintain a well-organized digital archive of images sorted by date, event, and category.* **Access Management:** Ensure photos are easily accessible for school staff and management when required.* **Backup:** Safeguard images with proper storage and backup solutions.* **Visual Storytelling:** Provide engaging and attractive visuals to aid admissions campaigns.* **Creating Content for Social Media:** Support the marketing team by capturing vibrant photos for Instagram, Facebook, and school blogs.* **Maintenance:** Take care of photography equipment, ensuring cameras, lenses, and lighting systems are always in working condition.* **Setup and Dismantle:** Set up required gear for shoots and safely pack equipment after events.* **Coordinating with Teachers and Admin:** Work with event organizers, teachers, and administrative staff to plan and execute photo shoots smoothly.* **Training Students:** Engage students interested in photography and offer basic training as part of co-curricular activities or clubs.* **Recognizing Success:** Photograph students and staff receiving awards, certificates, and achievements to preserve memories.* **Field Trips and Excursions:** Document learning moments during field trips, workshops, and outdoor activities.* **Post-Processing:** Edit photos to enhance quality, lighting, and composition.* Timely Delivery: Ensure edited photos are delivered to the school management for timely use.* **Protecting Sensitive Content:** Handle student and staff photos responsibly, ensuring they are not shared or misused.* **Permission for Use:** Respect policies for sharing and publishing photographs, especially for promotional purposes. Assist in creating short videos for promotional purposes, school events or classroom activities.