Photography Assistant

Shoptalk; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 51,660 - 60,270; Part time

Job summary

Shoptalk in Birmingham, Alabama is looking for a Photography Assistant to support photographers in a state-of-the-art studio environment. The role requires delivering gear, assisting with setups, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates have a degree in photography or a related field and possess experience in a studio setting.

The position is 8-32 hours a week, with an hourly rate of $37.50-$43.75 depending on experience. Start immediately, with a flexible end date after 6 months, potentially extending.

Qualifications

• Prior studio assisting experience.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver gear and help set up and break down sets.
• Assist photographers in the studio.
• Help maintain the studio equipment and keep it tidy.

Skills

Experience with Capture One

Knowledge of Canon Mirrorless Cameras

Understanding of Profoto Lighting

Excellent time management

Team player attitude

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Degree in Photography or related field

Job description

Photography Assistant

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, is the People Inc. Food Studios, a state-of-the-art facility featuring 28 test kitchens, 13 photo studios, a prop and styling studio, an outdoor grill/BBQ station, and an expansive showcase kitchen and tasting room for demonstrations and events. Powered by a talented team of test kitchen professionals, stylists, and photographers, the People Inc. Food Studios is the country’s premier creative hub, producing thousands of world-class recipes, images, and related content annually for People Inc.’s print, digital, and social platforms.

Assignment Details

8‑32 hours a week – on an as‑needed basis.

Start date: Immediately

End date: 6 months with potential to extend

Hourly Rate: $37.50‑$43.75/hr – depends on experience.

Location: Birmingham, AL – US

You Will

• Deliver gear and help set up and break down sets.
• Input metadata/help with deliverables to brands.
• Assist photographers in the studio, working closely with the equipment manager, to make sure all photographers' needs are met.
• Help the equipment manager maintain the equipment and ensure the studio is kept tidy and organized.

You Have/Are

• A degree in photography or a related field.
• Prior studio assisting experience.
• Unsupervised knowledge of Capture One, Canon Mirrorless Cameras, Profoto Lighting, and Apple Mac OS.
• A positive, can-do attitude, and work well as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills; organized and detail-oriented.
• The ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• The Ultimate Team Player: no job is too big; no job is too small. You are willing to do anything to help the team get the job done, and your ego never gets in the way.
• A multitasker: When it comes to juggling multiple projects at once, you’re a pro; you anticipate needs before they arise.
• Self‑motivated: You’re a spirited self-starter. You are deadline-driven and committed to delivering on time and beyond expectations.
• Flexible: Highly adaptable to supporting frequent changes in direction and workflow.