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Freelance / On Call Assistant Photographer
NYFA
New York, NY, United States
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Description
Fast-paced Manhattan estate auction house is seeking a Freelance/On-Call Photographer to supplement its Photography Department for times of high volume and deadline sensitive occasions . The right candidate will possess the following traits: strong communication skills, highly organized, team player, attentive to details, willingness and desire to learn and ask questions, strong work ethic with effective time management, ability to multi-task, take initiative and work well independently. Primary responsibilities comprise shooting, editing, and uploading images. Secondary responsibilities include assisting auction coordinators with quotas on tight deadlines. This is a great opportunity to learn the auction business in a unique environment with a supportive and dedicated staff.
Photography duties and responsibilities:
• Proficiency in Strobe / Studio Lighting and Professional Lighting Techniques
• Expert Photoshop & Lightroom skills
• Preparation and build-out of sets.
• Basic tabletop styling (unassisted).
• File management with accurate naming and retouching notes.
• Accurate daily shot counts
• Sporadic Special projects, as needed, both on-site and off-site.
• Photo editing.
• Occasional late nights and weekends are required.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess proficiency in the following areas: Canon DSLR Cameras & EF Lenses (or willing to supply own camera. Must be a professional level DSLR with hot shoe or PC/strobe port. If supplying own camera must also have Macro lens in addition to standard zoom). Lighting equipment is supplied Studio Lighting, Lightroom and Photoshop editing suites, RAW Capture to Processed JPGs, eye for product photography, Mac and/or PC platforms, and basic Microsoft Excel & Outlook processes.
Previous Experience with Fine Art, Jewelry, and Antiques a plus