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Dolls Kill

Freelance Photographer - Fashion E-comm

Oakland, CA · On-site

$72 - $81.50/hr

Shoot on-model photography for e-commerce, ensuring consistency in lighting, color, and framing across large volumes of styles * Produce high quality and consistently beautiful images, ensuring they ...

Dolls Kill

Freelance Photographer - Fashion E-comm

Oakland, CA · On-site

$72 - $81.50/hr

Shoot on-model photography for e-commerce, ensuring consistency in lighting, color, and framing across large volumes of styles * Produce high quality and consistently beautiful images, ensuring they ...

Awkward Family Photos

Model

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150/hr

Models Wanted: "Awkward Family Photos" Themed Photoshoot We're casting models for a photoshoot inspired by the iconic Awkward Family Photos look -- think overly staged studio poses, silly/awkward ...

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Dolls Kill

Freelance Photographer - Fashion E-comm

Oakland, CA · On-site

$72 - $81.50/hr

Shoot on-model photography for e-commerce, ensuring consistency in lighting, color, and framing across large volumes of styles * Produce high quality and consistently beautiful images, ensuring they ...

City of Trees Ventures, Inc.

Product Model

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$28 - $35/hr

PRODUCT MODEL Join Our Growing Cannabis Brand STARTING PAY : $28/HOUR LOCATION : Sacramento, CA JOB ... Pose for professional product photography featuring cannabis products including flower,edibles ...

Fashion Nova

Content Creator

Beverly Hills, CA

Exceptional fashion and model photography skills; retail or eCommerce experience is highly desirable. * Deep, intuitive understanding of social media platforms and mastery in creating content ...

Fashion Nova

Content Creator

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

Exceptional fashion and model photography skills; retail or eCommerce experience is highly desirable. * Deep, intuitive understanding of social media platforms and mastery in creating content ...

Fashion Nova

Fit Model

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

ROLE OVERVIEW The Fit Model | Merchandising Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that our ... Photos will only be used for application purposes and not be posted to the public ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Fashion Nova

Fit Model

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

ROLE OVERVIEW The Fit Model | Merchandising Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that our ... Photos will only be used for application purposes and not be posted to the public ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Fashion Nova

Photographer

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

... models * Partner with the Manager, Photography to maintain high quality studio photography lighting for elevated eCommerce product photography and various weekly lifestyle/content photo shoots

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for model photography in California is $20.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.19 and $21.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is model photography?

A model photography job involves capturing professional images of models for fashion, commercial, editorial, or portfolio purposes. Photographers work with models to create visually appealing images that showcase clothing, accessories, or personal branding. This job requires skills in lighting, composition, and directing models to achieve the desired look. Model photographers may work for agencies, brands, or as freelancers.

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A typical day in model photography often involves planning and setting up shoots, coordinating with models, stylists, and makeup artists, and capturing a variety of images both in studio and on location. Photographers spend time preparing equipment, creating mood boards, and directing models to achieve the desired look and feel for each project. Post-shoot, they review and edit photos using specialized software, ensuring the final images meet client or publication standards. Collaboration is key, as you'll often work closely with art directors, brands, and creative teams to fulfill specific briefs. The role is dynamic and fast-paced, with opportunities for networking and creative growth.

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To thrive in Model Photography, you need a strong understanding of composition, lighting, camera operation, and posing techniques, often supported by a relevant degree or professional portfolio. Proficiency with DSLR or mirrorless cameras, photo editing software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom, and studio lighting equipment is typically required. Creativity, communication, adaptability, and collaboration skills help photographers direct models and work effectively with creative teams. These skills ensure compelling images, efficient workflow, and successful projects in a competitive industry.

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Infographic showing various Model Photography job openings in California as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,791 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Freelance Photographer - Fashion E-comm

Oakland, CA • On-site

Dolls Kill
Retail • 51 - 200 employees
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$72 - $81.50/hr

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Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Dolls Kill is a global fashion brand that empowers everyone to celebrate their individuality. We currently have over 10 million social media followers including some of the most influential personalities in music, art, pop culture and fashion. We're also backed by strong consumer-focused investors who share in our vision of building one of the world's next great consumer brands.
 
Our team is growing quickly and we are hiring across many functions. We are looking for team members who are equally passionate about what we do and excited about joining the Dolls Kill crew.

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About us
Named "The Fastest Growing Retailer in the US", Dolls Kill is a fashion brand that boldly empowers people to celebrate their individuality. With over two million followers on Instagram, we've become a cult favorite among DJs, celebrities and artists around the world.
 
Based in Oakland, we have an amazing team of retail leaders, scrappy hackers, creative marketers and fashion trendsetters who are fun to work with and serious about what they do. We're also backed strong consumer-focused investors who share in our vision of building one of the world's next great consumer brands. Look for our latest press mentions in Business Insider, Racked, TeenVogue, PopSugar, Elle, and more. 
 
About the Role
We are looking for a forward-thinking photographer to join our fast-paced eCommerce and editorial studio in a contractor role. 
 
Our team is passionate about our customers, products, and shopping experience so the ideal candidate will also have a personal connection to the Dolls Kill brand, an intuitive understanding of our customers, and an ability to highlight our aesthetic. 
Responsibilities
  • Shoot on-model photography for e-commerce, ensuring consistency in lighting, color, and framing across large volumes of styles
  • Produce high quality and consistently beautiful images, ensuring they are correctly exposed and color accurate.
  • Work in partnership with the Associate Creative Director to create on-brand product and marketing images.
  • Manage lighting setups, camera equipment, and studio space for efficient, high-output shoot days
  • Perform quality assurance on all images.
  • Crop and process images within Capture One.
  • Ensure quality photo assets are delivered to meet post-production deadlines.
  • Image processing and editing.
  • Pre-Production and Shoot planning.
  • Create content for social channels.
Requirements
  • Knowledge of commercial studio & location lighting.
  • Proficiency with lighting - both strobe and constant lighting set ups.
  • 3-5 years experience shooting in a high-volume E-commerce studio.
  • Awareness of contemporary trends in photography and fashion.
  • Sense of urgency and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and against deadline.
  • Ability to work well within a team.
  • Proficiency in Capture One and Adobe CC.
  • Strong photography portfolio that demonstrates knowledge and techniques of digital lighting and photography.
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