Professional Photographer

Position Title:Professional Photographer for National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) Headshots

Location: NBAF Campus, 1980 Denison Ave, Manhattan, Kansas

Position Overview: The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) is seeking a skilled and experienced Professional Photographer or photography company to provide headshot services with retouching and editing capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing waist-up headshots of NBAF employees, as well as full-length shots of NBAF leadership. These photographs will play a crucial role in representing NBAF staff and leadership in various internal and external communications.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site photography sessions at the NBAF campus to capture professional headshots and full-length shots of NBAF employees and leadership.
• Ensure high-quality, clear, and well-composed photographs that adhere to NBAF's branding guidelines.
• Provide retouching and editing services to enhance the appearance of the photographs, while maintaining a natural and professional look.
• Manage scheduling and coordination of photography sessions with NBAF employees to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
• Collaborate closely with NBAF's communications team to understand specific requirements and preferences for the photographs.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all photographs taken during the sessions.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in professional photography, particularly in portrait/headshot photography.
• Expertise in using professional photography equipment and software for editing and retouching, such as Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with NBAF employees and leadership during photography sessions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also collaborating effectively with the NBAF communications team.
• Flexibility to accommodate varying schedules and availability of NBAF employees for photography sessions.
• Understanding of and adherence to confidentiality and privacy protocols when handling sensitive information and photographs.

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