Photographer

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