Lead School Photographer & Event Team Lead

CADY; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

CADY Lead Photographer will act as the team lead of the Photography Operations team at school events and CADY studios to ensure all photography procedures meet our premier standard and deliver outstanding customer service.

Primarily responsible for leading the photography team, coaching photographers on technique, and ensuring brand-consistent images while maintaining a welcoming client experience. Regular travel to schools and studios is required in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and out of high school.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a satisfactory background check.
• Able to work well within a team setting and independently.
• Amazing customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct photography teams during studio sessions and on-location events.
• Serve as primary on-site liaison with school administrators and event contacts to ensure smooth session execution.
• Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and support to photographers to drive performance, quality standards, and team engagement.
• Capture high-quality, brand-consistent images by applying CADY photography standards, training, and creative direction.
• Deliver an engaging, welcoming, and memorable client experience that reflects CADY’s service standards.
• Travel regularly to schools, studios, and event venues within the assigned territory, which may include early mornings, evenings, and peak seasonal schedules.
• Ensure operational readiness by setting up, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining photography equipment prior to each session.
• Execute and monitor company workflows to ensure accurate image capture, data integrity, and timely session completion.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with photographers, studio teams, and operations partners to ensure efficient event execution.
• Actively participate in ongoing training, skill development, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support additional operational initiatives and responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Event coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Photography equipment

Job description

CADY Lead Photographer will act as the team lead of the Photography Operations team at school events and CADY studios to ensure all photography procedures meet our premier standard and deliver outstanding customer service.

Primarily responsible for leading the photography team, coaching photographers on technique, and ensuring brand-consistent images while maintaining a welcoming client experience. Regular travel to schools and studios is required in this role.