Food Photographer Job at Project Open Hand in San Francisco

Do you enjoy taking clean, well-lit food photos—whether as a hobby or professionally?
Join us as a Volunteer Food Photographer supporting our Nutrition & Culinary Services team and help document our weekly medically tailored meals using a simple iPhone setup.
Your photos will support menu accuracy, nutrition education, and help clients clearly understand what they’re ordering, empowering them to choose meals that fit their health needs and preferences.
What You’ll Do...
Photograph weekly medically tailored meals by diet type
Use a simple, consistent iPhone photo setup (lighting + background)
Capture packaging, plated entrée, and detail shots
Make basic edits (crop, brightness, clarity)
Upload and label images in our shared folder
Log basic details in the meal tracking spreadsheet
You’re a Great Fit If You…
Love food photography and enjoy creating visually appealing images
Have an eye for composition, lighting, and detail
Are dependable, organized, and consistent
Can join us for at least one weekly 1–4 PM shift (more days are welcome!)
Why This Role Matters...
Your photos directly support:
Client education — helping clients clearly see what they’ll receive
Nutrition & menu accuracy
Program communication and quality tracking
A smoother, more dignified ordering experience
This is a meaningful, creative way to use your photography skills to support community health and client choice.
What You’ll Gain
Portfolio quality food photography experience
Consistent, low pressure creative practice
Experience with a simple, repeatable photo workflow
The chance to meaningfully contribute to a mission driven nutrition program
Qualifications
At least 18 years of age
TB test required
Works well with others and comfortable interacting with culturally diverse individuals
Commitment to health and safety compliance
Basic photography skills and editing, computer skills and comfort with digital workflows, reliability and organizational skills