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Position Summary
Our Fairytale Photographer will be a confident portrait artist, responsible for capturing magical images of children in our “Mystical Forest” setting, using our props according to our session process! Creating well-lit images with expression will be a priority. Working with all types of children (ages 3-17) in a close partnership with our Fairy Assistant, the Fairytale Photographer will skillfully create once-in-a-lifetime portraits for their parents to purchase. Being successful means quickly providing 10-30 easily sellable images to the sales team, while giving each child a fun and engaging experience. Attending pre-session huddles with other team members will ensure these goals are being met.
Who We Are
The Fairytale Studios Mission is as follows: We provide magical, confidence inspiring experiences for children while creating custom, lasting fine art for their families. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process. We believe in the importance of family and we will strive to give children a special experience and a portrait they can hold on to. We exist to be generous. Integrity, innovation, and communication are expected of all our employees as we focus on attaining some very specific growth goals. Sound exciting? If you’d like to join our energetic team as we make a difference in hundreds of children’s lives each month, send us your resume!
For more on what our Fairytale Portrait Experience is like see www.fairytalestudios.com
Objectives—our Fairytale Photographer will be:
- Calling parents before the session to create excitement for the experience
- Setting up the lighting and the shooting space/studio before sessions
- Skillfully photographing children, capturing unique and moments and expressions
- Creating the necessary images with a set of whimsical props within a specified time frame
- Processing the images post-session in a timely manner for the sales team
- Being a part of the Fairy Team, making children see how special they are, and helping parents feel cared for on the day of their Fairytale Experience
Competencies
- Confidence—comes with a natural boldness and ability to lead, to be in charge
- Intuition—possesses an ability to see a moment about to happen
- Efficiency—is able to get expected results in a short amount of time
- Attention to detail
- Persistence—demonstrates tenacity and willingness to go the distance to produce the necessary images
- Proactivity—acts without being told what to do, brings new ideas to the company
- Sensitivity—has an ability to discern children’s’ dispositions and insecurities and knows how to communicate with them to help them feel relaxed (using instinctive feeling rather than conscious reasoning)
- Teachability—is able to receive constructive criticism and feedback; willingness to learn
- Teamwork—reaches out to peers and supervisors to communicate; ability and desire to work as part of a team towards a common vision
- Personality and humor—comes with an ability to “entertain” and engage children of all ages in order to gain their trust and secure natural expressions for the images
- Enthusiasm—generates excitement and passion about the work
Would you love giving children an inspiring and a portrait that could shape their lives and how they see themselves? This position is an amazing opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment. If you are a fun-loving individual and would love working with both children and adults in this magical setting, this job could be the perfect fit—apply today!
