Fine Wine Photographer – High-Volume Catalogs

Acker Auction; Lumbrook (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off & holidays

Employee wine discounts

Job summary

Acker is the world’s leading fine wine auction house established in 1820, based in Newark, Delaware. The Junior Photographer will shoot high volumes of fine wines for catalogs, the website, and marketing, and work closely with the sales team to ensure top-quality images.

Strong attention to detail, color accuracy, and lighting are essential, along with a portfolio and 2+ years of product photography experience. Proficiency in Lightroom and Photoshop is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of product or studio photography experience preferred.
• Portfolio of prior work required; product or still-life work strongly preferred.
• Interest in fine wine a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Photograph a high volume of fine wines and spirits for auction catalogs, the website, and marketing.
• Capture label condition, capsules, fill levels, and corks with accurate color and exposure.
• Compose and stage product shots based on direction from auction and wine specialists.
• Set up and adjust lighting, color balance, and exposure for consistency across sales.
• Handle rare bottles with care when moving, staging, and returning to inventory.
• Edit, crop, retouch, and color-correct images in Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Name, archive, and organize image files to match lots and inventory records.
• Coordinate with warehouse and auction teams to meet catalog deadlines.
• Meet tight deadlines and turnaround times, especially during peak periods.

Skills

Product photography

Lighting

Adobe Lightroom

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Acker is the world’s leading fine wine auction house established in 1820, based in Newark, Delaware. The Junior Photographer will shoot high volumes of fine wines for catalogs, the website, and marketing, and work closely with the sales team to ensure top-quality images.

Strong attention to detail, color accuracy, and lighting are essential, along with a portfolio and 2+ years of product photography experience. Proficiency in Lightroom and Photoshop is required.