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Chapman University

CoPA Student Photographer

Orange, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

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The Pennsylvania State University

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Part-Time Student Photographer - Campus Recreation The Part-Time Student Photographer plays a critical role in capturing high-quality visual content to support Campus ...

Liberty

Student Photographer/Videographer

Lynchburg, VA

$12.77/hr

The Photographer / Videographer Student Worker position is responsible for filming and editing video projects for promotion, department needs, and social media, promoting Campus Recreation at various ...

American

CAS Photographer (Student)

Campus, IL · On-site

$18.40 - $20/hr

Photograph CAS events, lectures, performances, and student activities on and around campus. * Capture high-quality portraits of students, faculty, and staff for profiles and stories. * Edit and ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for student photographer in the United States is $20.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a student photographer?

A Student Photographer is typically a student who takes photos for a school, university, or organization. Their duties may include capturing events, portraits, sports, or other activities for publications, marketing, or archives. They often work under supervision, gaining hands-on experience while developing technical and creative photography skills. This role helps build a portfolio and provides exposure to professional photography standards.

What typical projects or assignments can a student photographer expect to work on?

As a Student Photographer, you may be tasked with photographing campus events, sports games, student portraits, or promotional materials for your school or organization. Most roles involve collaborating with faculty, staff, or student media teams to capture images that fulfill specific project needs or deadlines. You might also be responsible for editing and organizing photos, which helps build your technical skills and portfolio. The diversity of assignments provides valuable hands-on experience and offers opportunities to experiment with different photography styles and techniques.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a student photographer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Student Photographer, you need a strong grasp of photography fundamentals, camera operation, image composition, and a basic understanding of photo editing. Familiarity with DSLR or mirrorless cameras, photo-editing software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom, and digital file management is typically expected. Excellent time management, creativity, and communication skills help set standout candidates apart. These abilities ensure the production of high-quality images, effective collaboration, and timely completion of assignments—key to building a strong photography portfolio.

How much money do student photographers make?

Student photographers typically earn between $10 and $20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the type of photography work. Many start with freelance gigs or school-related projects, and earnings can increase with skill development and portfolio growth.
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Infographic showing various Student Photographer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 51% Full Time, 44% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,345 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Student Photographer (Technical) - Photographic Services

Edmond, OK

University of Central Oklahoma
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$10/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

University Of Central Oklahoma rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

Position Overview

This is a regular student technical position which serves as the Student Photographer for Photographic Services. The student photographer will create authentic, exciting imagery that captures the university experience and tells the university story. This position will report to the Director of Photographic Services.

Hours per Week

Up to 25 hours per week, flexible scheduling.

College/Department Overview

Photographic Services.

Department Specific Job Functions

  • Works closely with the Director of Photographic Services in all areas of the Photographic Services Department.
  • Photograph and edit newsworthy events, locations, people, sports, and other illustrative or educational material for university use.
  • Digitize negatives for editing, storage, and electronic transmission.
  • Maintain digital assets including metadata key wording and storage of digital archive.
  • Utilize discretion and good judgment in representing the organization while interfacing with clients, talent, staff members, and the broader community.
  • The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Enrollment Requirements

Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. F1/J1 Visa students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.

Summer Semester: To work in a regular student position during the summer semester, students must be enrolled in at least 3 summer credit hours or be enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in the minimum credit hours required for their classification and employment type. Students enrolled in fewer than 3 summer credit hours will be subject to FICA taxes during the summer term, which apply to both the student and the department. For Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) positions, students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours (undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (graduate).

Note: New incoming students are not eligible for student employment until the semester in which they begin classes.

Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Ability and availability to work frequent night and weekend assignments.
  • Ability to lift 25-50 lbs. repeatedly at multiple assignments.
  • Must be able to take professional quality photographs.
  • Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Mac OS.
  • Ability to work quickly, effectively, thrives with deadlines.
  • Photo-editing skills using Adobe Suite.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with a team.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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