Product Photographer

Accentuate Staffing; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Accentuate Staffing is seeking a motivated Product Photographer to join one of our clients to support the photography of high-end merchandise for catalogs and digital marketing. This role offers hands-on training in photography techniques, lighting, image editing, and catalog handling in a fast-paced environment.

Learn professional product photography and image editing while meeting production deadlines and collaborating with cataloging and production teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; photography coursework or related experience is a plus.
• Comfortable following directions while working independently.
• Willingness to learn professional product photography and image editing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Photograph high-end products for catalogs, website listings, and marketing materials.
• Learn and follow established photography standards to ensure consistent, high-quality images.
• Edit and prepare photographs using photo editing software.
• Meet recurring production schedules and daily photography goals.
• Safely handle a wide variety of items ranging from delicate porcelain and artwork to furniture with assistance when needed.
• Learn proper handling techniques for valuable and unique objects.
• Organize and maintain digital image files and related documentation.
• Learn and utilize proprietary photography and catalog management software.
• Collaborate with cataloging and production teams to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain photography equipment and studio organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Photography coursework

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is seeking a motivated Product Photographer to join on of our clients to support the photography of high‑end merchandise for catalogs and digital marketing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to learn professional product photography in a fast‑paced environment. While prior professional photography experience is a plus, we are primarily looking for a hardworking, dependable individual with a strong willingness to learn and an eye for detail. The Product Photographer will be responsible for photographing a wide variety of fine and decorative objects, ensuring each item is accurately represented while meeting production deadlines. This role offers hands‑on training in photography techniques, lighting, image editing, and specialized product handling.

Responsibilities

• Photograph high-end products for auction catalogs, website listings, and marketing materials.
• Learn and follow established photography standards to ensure consistent, high-quality images.
• Edit and prepare photographs using photo editing software.
• Meet recurring production schedules and daily photography goals.
• Safely handle a wide variety of items ranging from delicate porcelain and artwork to furniture (with assistance when needed).
• Learn proper handling techniques for valuable and unique objects.
• Organize and maintain digital image files and related documentation.
• Learn and utilize proprietary photography and catalog management software.
• Collaborate with cataloging and production teams to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain photography equipment and studio organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; photography coursework or related experience is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to follow direction while also working independently.
• Willingness to learn professional product photography and image editing techniques.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline-driven production environment.
• Ability to remain organized and maintain attention to detail while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable handling valuable merchandise with care and professionalism.
• Ability to lift and move merchandise, including larger items such as furniture, with assistance.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, or similar editing software is helpful but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in photography, fine art, antiques, collectibles, or luxury goods.
• Experience using digital cameras or photo editing software.
• Previous experience in photography, retail, museums, galleries, production, or warehouse environments is a plus.