Explore Photographer Jobs Paying $100K or More

Find photographer opportunities that match your creative expertise and career goals. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior photography positions and related creative roles where visual storytelling, technical skill, and leadership are valued.

What Photographers Do

Photographers create images for editorial, commercial, corporate, product, fashion, and other purposes. Their work can include planning shoots, selecting lighting and equipment, directing subjects, capturing images, and editing files for delivery. In senior roles, photographers may also shape visual strategy, manage production budgets, lead teams, and collaborate with marketing, design, or communications departments.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for a strong portfolio, expertise with cameras and lighting, image-editing proficiency, and the ability to deliver consistent work to a creative brief. Specialized experience—such as commercial, product, portrait, or editorial photography—can help distinguish candidates. Communication, organization, creative problem-solving, and project leadership are also valuable, particularly for senior positions.

Where Photographer Careers Can Lead

Photography professionals may advance into roles such as senior photographer, photography director, creative director, or visual content leader. Career paths vary by industry and employer, and high-paying opportunities may combine hands-on image-making with creative direction, team management, or broader brand and content responsibilities.

Find Your Next Photographer Role

Browse vetted photography and related creative jobs on Ladders. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and focus your search on professional positions offering salaries of $100,000 or more.

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$81K - $110K *

Join a team that drives innovative graphic design projects, creating impactful visual materials for marketing and business development. Collaborate with diverse professionals to enhance brand communic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$81K - $110K *

Innovate visual communication strategies by producing high-quality graphic designs for marketing and business development. Collaborate with teams to enhance brand presence through print and digital me...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by producing engaging social-first content, managing end-to-end production, and collaborating with teams to elevate brand presence across platforms while ensuring quality and efficien...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing innovative social media strategies that elevate brand awareness, community engagement, and storytelling across all platforms while collaborating with cross...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital storytelling as a creative leader in social media strategy, execution, and brand alignment to drive community engagement and cultural relevance across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Lead innovative design solutions as a Senior Designer, collaborating across disciplines to enhance client experiences. Inspire and mentor teams while driving project excellence and business developmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$281K - $391K *

Reimagine user experiences by leading product strategy for a top consumer app. Drive innovation in AI-driven features, manage cross-functional teams, and enhance user engagement while ensuring privacy...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $95K *

Explore opportunities to create dynamic digital assets and motion graphics that elevate performance marketing. Collaborate with teams to produce high-quality, engaging content that meets client object...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Drive product innovation by defining and executing the roadmap for internal workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance user experiences, ensuring alignment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$159K - $230K *

Lead the charge in creating user-centered designs that enhance product experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and refine intuitive interfaces for consumer-facing applications...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of healthcare architecture by leading project teams, managing deliverables, and fostering client and consultant relationships to achieve high-performance outcomes...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$117K - $166K *

Join a team that's redefining eCommerce by building scalable backend services in a dynamic, AWS environment. Collaborate with engineers and product managers to enhance platform capabilities and improv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer strategic partnerships and drive revenue growth by leading a high-performing team, managing multimedia rights, and fostering relationships with university stakeholders to enhance collaboration...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare landscapes by leading diverse projects, collaborating with clients and designers. Drive performance and sustainability while fostering strong relationships to achieve high-impact...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$77K - $90K *

Create high-quality visual assets by styling diverse products for clients. Collaborate with photographers and teams to ensure client satisfaction while managing tight timelines and complex requests in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic partnerships with top design brands and retailers. Drive account growth and product development, leveraging your extensive network to enhance Gantri's market pres...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Designer, focusing on trend-driven merchandise design for global brands. Collaborate across departments to create impactful, production-ready artwork that aligns with b...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $90K *

Champion innovative merchandise designs by creating trend-driven, brand-aligned products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality artwork and templates, ensuring consistency an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$115K - $135K *

Unlock growth by leading web product initiatives, optimizing customer experiences, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance ecommerce performance and drive revenue in a fast-paced environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of physical therapists, fostering growth through mentorship and structured career paths while delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $163K *

Help us elevate our design system as a Senior UX Designer, ensuring consistency and scalability across our digital tax products while collaborating closely with engineering and design teams to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $163K *

Join a team that's redefining design systems for digital tax products. As a Senior UX Designer, you'll enhance our design system, ensuring consistency and scalability while collaborating closely with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $163K *

Champion a scalable design system for digital tax products, ensuring consistency and usability across components. Collaborate with designers and engineers to enhance user experience and maintain high...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $163K *

Elevate the design system for digital tax products, ensuring consistency and scalability. Collaborate with designers and engineers to create reusable components, maintain documentation, and advocate f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $163K *

Champion the evolution of our design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across digital tax products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and maintain high stan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of photographer jobs can I find on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional openings paying $100,000 or more, which may include senior photographer roles and related creative positions involving photography, visual content, or creative leadership.

  • What qualifications do employers typically look for in photographers?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value a polished portfolio, camera and lighting expertise, image-editing skills, relevant subject-matter experience, and the ability to meet creative briefs and deadlines.

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    Developing specialized expertise, building a strong portfolio, and gaining experience in creative direction, production management, or team leadership can support advancement. Compensation depends on the role, employer, industry, and location.

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    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Check each listing for its specific compensation details and requirements.