Freelance Photographer Jobs in Decatur, AL (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
VG Systems, LLC is seeking a skilled Photographer to provide professional photographic support for a variety of mission-driven assignments. This role requires creativity, technical expertise, and the ability to capture high-quality imagery that supports agency events, initiatives, and communications. The Photographer will operate in diverse environments and deliver polished, impactful visual products suitable for national-level publications, news media, and other official uses.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide professional photographic support using imagination and creative ability to fulfill assignment requirements.
• Operate high-end DSLR cameras and related equipment with a high level of proficiency.
• Plan and organize photographic coverage for events, projects, and agency initiatives.
• Capture high-quality images in a wide range of indoor and outdoor environments with minimal supervision.
• Produce creative and visually compelling imagery that represents agency missions, events, and initiatives.
• Support photography needs for publications, news media, and other high-visibility deliverables.
• Adapt equipment and techniques to meet specific technical and environmental requirements.
• Perform digital editing and post-production processing using professional editing software.
• Ensure final imagery meets quality standards and organizational expectations.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Create, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to photography workflows and processes.
• Ensure SOPs remain current and accurately reflect tools, techniques, and responsibilities.
• Document procedures and provide guidance to ensure consistency and compliance.

Requirements:

• Active Secret security clearance is required (must have at time of hire).
• Proficiency in professional photography equipment, including high-end DSLR cameras and accessories.
• Strong understanding of composition, lighting, and photographic techniques.
• Experience with digital editing and post-production software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in dynamic environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality imagery.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Photography, Videography, or a related arts discipline with 5 years of experience providing creative photography or videography support on a DoD or commercial contract.
• Substitution 1: Associate's degree in Photography, Videography, or a related arts discipline with 7 years of relevant experience providing creative photography or videography support.
• Substitution 2: High School diploma with 9 years of relevant experience in photography/videography providing creative support.

HUBZone Preference:
VG Systems, LLC gives preference to candidates who reside in a designated HUBZone. Selected candidates must be able to sign a HUBZone attestation and provide required SBA documentation upon hiring.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
VG Systems, LLC does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision