Studio Portrait Photographer (Black & White) — Victoria, BC
Hudson Wren Portraits (Victoria) is hiring a part-time Photographer to capture timeless black & white portraits of families, kids, and pets.
Contract role with potential for long-term. Evening + weekend availability required.
What You’ll Do
- Lead 45–60 minute in-studio sessions (light, pose, direct, capture).
- Work calmly with kids and pets; keep sessions fun + professional.
- Prep studio, test lighting, and keep the studio tidy.
- Cull/select images and hand off to retoucher.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to maintaining high standards.
Must-Haves
- Strong portfolio (lighting, posing, composition).
- 3+ years of experience photographing families/kids/pets in a studio.
- Confident with DSLR/mirrorless in manual mode.
- Comfortable with strobes + troubleshooting gear.
- Excellent communication; calm, punctual, professional. Fleunt in English.
- Able to lift/set up equipment (up to 30 lbs).
- Reside in Victoria, BC; authorized to work locally.
- Schedule: Be available on select evenings during the week and one weekend day.
Nice-to-Haves
- Photomechanic.
- Wall art/product knowledge.
- Customer/sales service experience.
Compensation & Growth
- $25 to start.
- Training provided.
How to Apply
Include:
- Resume + portfolio link + 3 B&W portraits you lit/directed.
- Social media links (optional).
- 60-second video: Introduce yourself and explain how you direct nervous clients/pets. Use: Loom.com
- Equipment you use (camera, lenses, strobes). We provide equipment.
- Weekend/weekday availability, plus the earliest start date.
Hudson Wren Portraits creates heirloom artwork, not snapshots. If you love the craft, thrive under high standards, and want to grow with a scaling studio, we want to meet you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please do not apply for this position if you are not currently living in Victoria British Columbia Canada.
Experience:
- photographing families and children: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person