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PacSun

Photography Retoucher

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$57K - $65K/yr

Photography background a plus * Highly organized and detail oriented * Schedule flexibility based ... Onsite gym, volleyball court, ping-pong tables, and a skate park available on campus * $1,000 ...

Athletes Magazine

Be Seen First

Sports Journalist

Miami, FL · Remote

$2.0K - $15K/mo

... Skate-Parks, etc. STEP 3 : COLLECT INFORMATION AND MAGAZINE CONTENT Collect all information and distribute Interview Sheet and postcards STEP 4 : SUBMIT ALL PHOTOS, ARTICLES AND CONTACT INFORMATIONS ...

Jordan's Furniture

Seasonal Santa

Avon, MA · On-site

$50 - $75/hr

Featuring traditional attractions along with our 4D Ride at MOM, Laser LITE show, indoor skating ... photos, and delivering smiles all season long. If you have a jolly spirit, a warm heart, and love ...

Sharks Ice

Birthday Party Captain

San Jose, CA

$18.45/hr

Fits and ties skates for party participants. * Give off ice and on ice verbal instructions ... Ensures the highest level of customer service (i.e. record gift list, offer to take photos etc.

City of New York

Recreation Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

... photography, dramatics, dance-roller skating, small crafts, sewing, astronomy, auto mechanics, baton twirling, bridge, chess, modern dance, dog obedience, puppetry, boxing and storytelling ...

City of New York

Recreation Specialist

Bronx, NY

... photography, dramatics, dance-roller skating, small crafts, sewing, astronomy, auto mechanics, baton twirling, bridge, chess, modern dance, dog obedience, puppetry, boxing and storytelling ...

City of New York

Recreation Specialist

Bronx, NY

... photography, dramatics, dance-roller skating, small crafts, sewing, astronomy, auto mechanics, baton twirling, bridge, chess, modern dance, dog obedience, puppetry, boxing and storytelling ...

City of New York

Recreation Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

... photography, dramatics, dance-roller skating, small crafts, sewing, astronomy, auto mechanics, baton twirling, bridge, chess, modern dance, dog obedience, puppetry, boxing and storytelling ...

City of New York

Recreation Specialist

Bronx, NY · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

... photography, dramatics, dance-roller skating, small crafts, sewing, astronomy, auto mechanics, baton twirling, bridge, chess, modern dance, dog obedience, puppetry, boxing and storytelling ...

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How much do skateboard photography jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for skateboard photography in the United States is $14.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.06 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed for skateboard photography?

To thrive as a Skateboard Photographer, you need strong skills in action photography, a good understanding of both skateboarding culture and camera operation, and a portfolio that demonstrates your work. Proficiency in using professional DSLR or mirrorless cameras, editing software like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and sometimes drone photography is highly valued. Creativity, flexibility, quick reflexes, and strong communication skills help you build rapport with skaters and adapt to fast-paced, unpredictable shoots. These abilities ensure you capture high-quality, compelling images that authentically represent skateboarding and meet client or publication standards.

What is skateboard photography?

A Skateboard Photography job involves capturing dynamic images of skateboarders in action, often emphasizing tricks, style, and the skateboarding culture. Photographers work at skate parks, streets, or competitions to document athletes and their moves. This role requires technical photography skills, an understanding of skateboarding, and the ability to anticipate movement. Many skateboard photographers work as freelancers, collaborating with brands, magazines, and sponsored skaters.

What are common challenges faced by skateboard photographers?

One of the main challenges in skateboard photography is capturing fast, dynamic movements in unpredictable and sometimes challenging environments, such as skateparks or urban locations. Photographers must often work under varying lighting conditions and be prepared to adapt quickly to changes as skaters attempt new tricks or move between spots. Building trust and strong relationships with skateboarders is also key to gaining access to authentic moments and candid shots. Additionally, there can be physical demands, such as following skaters on foot or positioning yourself in unique angles, so a level of physical fitness and awareness of personal safety is important. Despite these challenges, many photographers find the role highly rewarding due to the creative freedom and close-knit skateboarding community.

How much do skateboard photographers make?

Skateboard photographers typically earn between $20,000 and $50,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the scope of their work. Many work freelance, supplementing income through magazine shoots, brand campaigns, and social media content creation, often requiring strong technical skills and a good portfolio.
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Infographic showing various Skateboard Photography job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 46% Full Time, 36% Part Time, 9% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $30,362 per year, or $14.6 per hour.

Bauer: Photographer

Bauer Hockey/ Cascade Maverik Lacrosse

Exeter, NH • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

TEAMMATES WANTED
Working at Bauer is like playing on a hockey team. We empower each other to be our best. Everyone on the team has an important role to play. You might be leading others or collaborating with teammates on a big project. Whatever your title, you are part of something bigger than yourself.
Founded in 1927, Bauer Hockey developed the first skate. Since then, our passion for the game, drive for innovation, and commitment to the hockey community have made us the most trusted brand in hockey.
Purpose & Core Values:
Our purpose at Bauer is to enrich life experiences through sports. We have the responsibility to cultivate the future of our brands. We are always "we" and never "I". We love what we do. We believe anything is possible and work to be our best. We strive to always redefine the standard of excellence in all that we do.
Want to join our team as a Photographer?
The Photographer is responsible for bringing Bauer Hockey's visual voice to life through progressive, trend-forward photography. Skills should be well versed in lifestyle, studio, events/editorial, athlete in-action and product photography - all with a heavy emphasis on being made for social/digital/retail channels. The photographer will ensure all images are consistent with the Bauer Hockey style guide and that production and productivity targets are met. Great attention to detail and relevant knowledge of hockey, hockey culture/lifestyle, fashion and general sports photography is a must. This role works cross-functionally and requires a highly collaborative style with the ability to influence and motivate action.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Own end-to-end photography and execute all content shoots.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, digital, product and channel teams.
  • Deep understanding and interest around social content and the evolution of photography on social channels.
  • Deliver assets optimized for social (IG, YT, paid), digital (bauer.com, ecomm, & paid ads), retail (in-store signage, etc).
  • Ability to share set/space with multiple parties: video, native shooters, product managers, etc.
  • Expert at in-action photography and working with athletes of all levels - beginner to pro.
  • Perform image processing and transfer with re-touch capabilities.
  • Maintain strict standards of quality control, staying up to date with art direction and adhering to guidleines/specs.
  • Monitor all studio photography equipment and manage photography maintenance and tools.
  • Assist on editorial and creative marketing shoots and ad hoc projects as required.
  • Support and grow roster management of content sourcing photographers.
  • Stay up-to-date on industry tools, techniques, and best practices in photography.

Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of relevant field experience in sports industry with commercial, brand or in-house photography.
  • Advanced knowledge of photography, lighting, Adobe Suite, color treatment and photo editing.
  • Team player with great communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Creative thinker who problem solves and able to process high volumes of workflow.
  • Ability to influence on-set decision making - i.e., pace setting, model positioning & model expression.
  • Direct experience producing work for sport, lifestyle, performance, or culturally-driven consumer brands; familiarity with athlete-driven content and emerging tools (including AI) preferred.
  • Operate out of Exeter, NH office (in-house studio location) and travel as needed and/or required by essential job functions.

Interested yet? Good. We are, too. We're pretty sure you'll want to know this position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual incentive plan. We also offer one of the most generous benefits packages around including a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, an employee discount program on apparel and gear, casual & hybrid work environment and a host of other perks we don't have room to mention here.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer.
We use AI-assisted tools during parts of our recruitment process to help ensure fairness and efficiency. All final hiring decisions are made by our human hiring team.

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