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Description

The Commercial Product Photographer is responsible for creating high-quality photographic content that accurately and professionally represents SECO products across a variety of marketing and sales channels. The position manages the photography process from product preparation and studio setup through image capture, editing, retouching, file preparation, and delivery.

Working with a broad range of surveying, construction, and geospatial products, the role applies commercial photography, lighting, composition, and post-production techniques to create consistent imagery for e-commerce, websites, catalogs, digital marketing, and other customer-facing applications. The position contributes to the overall presentation of the SECO brand and helps customers clearly understand the products and their features.

This is a part-time project-based position averaging approximately 15 hours per week with a flexible schedule, with work performed on-site in the SECO studio in Redding, California.

Primary Responsibilities

• Photograph a variety of SECO products in a controlled studio environment.
• Determine appropriate camera angles, composition, lighting, product positioning, and backgrounds to effectively present each product.
• Set up and adjust studio lighting and photography equipment to achieve consistent, professional results.
• Capture multiple views, details, features, and product configurations as required.
• Prepare products for photography and ensure products are clean and properly positioned before image capture.
• Select the strongest images from each photography session.
• Perform professional post-production editing and retouching, including color correction, exposure adjustments, cropping, background cleanup or removal, dust and blemish removal, and other image enhancements.
• Produce clean, consistent, publication-ready images suitable for e-commerce, digital marketing, websites, catalogs, and other commercial applications.
• Prepare and export images according to required file formats, dimensions, resolutions, and color profiles.
• Maintain consistent image style, scale, lighting, backgrounds, and overall presentation across the SECO product portfolio.
• Organize and maintain digital image files according to established naming, storage, and file-management standards.
• Work with marketing and other internal teams to understand product presentation requirements and incorporate feedback into finished imagery.
• Maintain an organized and efficient photography workflow to maximize productivity within the available work schedule.
• Maintain photography equipment and studio areas in an organized, clean, and professional condition.
• Identify opportunities to improve photography processes, workflows, and visual consistency.
• Complete photography and editing assignments within established priorities and timelines.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in photography, preferably commercial, product, studio, e-commerce, or related photography.
• Working knowledge of DSLR or mirrorless cameras and manual camera controls.
• Understanding of lighting, exposure, composition, depth of field, color, and image quality.
• Experience using studio lighting or the ability to quickly develop proficiency with studio lighting equipment.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, or comparable photo editing and retouching software.
• Ability to perform detailed image cleanup and retouching to produce polished commercial images.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify imperfections in product images.
• Ability to produce consistent photographic results across products with different materials, textures, shapes, finishes, and colors.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage digital files and photography assets effectively.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and complete work with limited supervision.
• Strong visual judgment and an understanding of professional product presentation.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to receive and incorporate feedback.
• Ability to work on-site at the SECO facility in Redding, California.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience photographing industrial, technical, construction, surveying, or other specialized products.
• Experience preparing imagery for Amazon or other e-commerce platforms.
• Experience creating high-resolution imagery for print catalogs and marketing materials.
• Knowledge of color management and print production requirements.
• Experience with background removal and advanced image masking.
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems and structured image libraries.
• Experience establishing or maintaining consistent visual standards across a product portfolio.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong product, commercial, studio, or e-commerce photography.
• Basic understanding of marketing and brand standards.
• Ability to photograph products in a manner that highlights both their visual quality and functional characteristics.