Photographer

Blackstar Haus; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Editorial stipends

Expenses covered

Portfolio growth opportunities

Job summary

BLACKSTAR Haus is seeking photographers who create images between documentary and fantasy, focusing on grit, mood, and instinct over polish.

We cover nightlife, gallery openings, and cultural moments, with emphasis on editorial projects. Whether you shoot film or digital, you should be prepared to direct subjects and own post-production for high-quality, deadline-driven work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of editorial/portrait photography experience.
• Experience shooting portraits and human subjects.
• Expert in manual camera settings and on-set lighting.
• Proficient in Lightroom, Capture One or Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Cover nightlife, gallery openings, and cultural moments for editorial use.
• Translate mood boards into final image sets that fit the publication's aesthetic.
• Direct talent on set or location and manage the environment.
• Handle post-production to deliver high-resolution, editorial-grade files on deadline.

Skills

2+ years professional experience

Portrait & human subjects

Manual camera settings

On-set lighting

Tools

Lightroom

Capture One

Photoshop

Job description

About The Role

Photographers are the eyes of the publication and we're looking for photographers who want to create the most iconic images of our era. We want photographers who's work that sit somewhere between documentation and fantasy. Your work should feel surreal, cinematic, raw, and unforced, and whether you shoot film or digital, in the studio or on the street, we want photographers who prioritize grit, mood, and instinct over commercial perfection.

Responsibilities

• Cover nightlife, gallery openings, and cultural moments. We need editorial documentation, not commercial event recaps.
• Translate creative direction and mood boards into final image sets that fit the publication’s aesthetic without losing your personal style.
• Take charge of the environment and manage talent on set or on location to get the shot. You must be comfortable directing people, not just observing them.
• Manage your own post-production to deliver high-resolution, editorial-grade files on deadline.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in photography (editorial, portrait, or documentary).
• You must have experience shooting portraits and human subjects. We are not looking for landscape or still-life specialists for this role.
• Expert knowledge of manual camera settings, on-set lighting, and flash photography.
• Proficient in Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, or Photoshop.
• Your work has a defined style. We are not looking for standard commercial, bridal, or corporate event photography.

Compensation & Rates

• Editorial Stipends: We provide stipends for commissioned features and event coverage ($50-$100 USD per project depending on scope).
• Expenses Covered: We cover entry fees, tickets, and production costs for assigned events and shoots.
• Portfolio Growth: This role is designed for photographers looking to build a curated editorial portfolio with full creative credit and global visibility. Priority consideration is offered for future editorials and paid commissions as opportunities open.

Diversity & Inclusion

BLACKSTAR Haus is committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process and encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of location or previous industry access. We value the unique viewpoints that come from different lived experiences and prioritize creating a workspace where those voices are heard.