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Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company is hiring: Photographer in Florida

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company · Multiple locations ·

Pay:
$20.10-$25.15/hr
Job type:
Seasonal

Photographer

Disney Experiences

Lake Buena Vista, FL

Job Summary
At Disney, we are storytellers who strive to make the impossible possible. By utilizing and developing innovative technology, we push boundaries to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your opportunity to join a talented team that delivers exceptional creative content to audiences worldwide. Our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is “We create happiness,” and it influences everything we do. As a Disney employee, you will help inspire magic by enabling our teams to redefine entertainment and create experiences that have never been seen before.

The Photographer is responsible for providing photography services at conventions and events throughout the property. Candidates must possess a basic understanding of digital photography equipment, flash units, and software such as Photoshop and Lightroom. The Photographer will report to the Photography Manager for Disney Fine Arts Photography.

This is a Casual Temporary or Seasonal role with no guarantee of weekly working hours, as hours will fluctuate based on business needs.

Required Application Materials
Required:

A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your resume. Applicants without a portfolio link on your resume or a completed application packet may not be fully considered for the position.

Responsibilities

Set up and photograph on-location studio sessions

Oversee "print on site" sessions

Photograph large group photos of up to 300 people and process images for editing, including both group and individual shots

Arrange photography risers and determine suitable locations

Conduct green screen shoots, matte in backgrounds, and manage virtual background sessions

Photograph character interactions

Collaborate with Senior Photographers to provide comprehensive coverage during events

Serve as Second Shooter for large weddings

Create creative and unique images

Photograph small weddings as the primary contact

Shoot portrait sessions

Photograph product and promotional images in a studio setting

Qualifications
You Have

An understanding of photography production in a business environment

Experience with Sony cameras, professional lighting equipment, and Mac computers

Knowledge of lighting techniques for large group photos (e.g., 500 people), as well as individual and small group posing

Ability to determine when and how to use a second light unit as a fill flash or essential light

Proficiency in Photoshop and Lightroom software, composition, and understanding of the exposure triangle

Experience with photography at events or conventions

Availability to work weekends, variable shifts, and holidays

Required Education
High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education
A bachelor's (4-year) degree in Photography

The hiring range for this position in Orlando, Florida, is $20.10 - $25.15 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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