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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$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you create compelling video content that showcases products, customer stories, and events. Own the filming and editing process from concept to final cut, helping to elevate bran...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $102K *

Join a dynamic team as a Videographer/Editor, capturing and crafting compelling visual stories. Utilize your creativity and technical skills to produce high-quality content across various platforms, e...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping compelling advertising narratives for top tech brands. Collaborate on diverse campaigns, translating complex ideas into impactful copy across various platforms while driving...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $94K *

Join a dynamic team to create compelling content for design professionals, focusing on trends and practical insights. Leverage your editorial expertise to shape the conversation in the design industry...

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

$150K - $300K *

Transform the visual identity of our brand through dynamic motion design, creating compelling launch videos and social content while overseeing the entire production process from concept to execution...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K *

Unlock the potential of programmatic media by building and leading a robust capability in a fast-paced environment, focusing on Amazon DSP, CTV, and more to drive measurable results and enhance busine...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K *

Transform the programmatic landscape by building expertise across multiple channels, including Amazon DSP and CTV. Lead strategic campaigns connecting media investment to business outcomes while colla...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K *

Drive the development of programmatic media capabilities, focusing on Amazon DSP, CTV, and OLV. Lead strategy and execution for high-impact campaigns, ensuring alignment with business outcomes while c...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join us in designing and integrating innovative thermal imaging systems into gimbal platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize optical performance from concept through production...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $129K *

Drive impactful storytelling by capturing and editing news content. Collaborate with reporters and production teams to deliver high-quality visuals under tight deadlines, utilizing advanced technology...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$126K - $206K *

Empower storytelling by curating and enhancing visual content across platforms, driving audience engagement. This role blends creativity and technical expertise to produce high-impact assets that elev...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Empower your creativity as you lead photo art direction and design campaigns in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality visual content while managing multiple projects...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower your creativity as you lead photo art direction and design campaigns in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions that resonate ac...

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

$197K - $232K *

Transform brand identity by leading creative vision and execution, driving impactful campaigns, and building a high-performing team. Collaborate across departments to enhance brand recognition and est...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$233K - $274K *

Lead a dynamic team to set and execute the creative vision, transforming brand strategy into impactful campaigns that enhance recognition and preference while building a robust brand operating system...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $119K *

Join a dynamic team as a Graphic Designer/Photographer, delivering creative design and photography solutions. Engage in innovative projects for a high-profile agency, while continuously advancing your...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform brand vision into cohesive creative suites across digital and print. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging designs that enhance customer experience and uphold brand sta...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$240K - $300K *

Elevate the visual identity of Kyzen by leading art direction, enhancing cohesion, and collaborating with a talented team to create a unified and engaging game world. Drive quality improvements and in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $120K *

Lead the charge in creating compelling photo and video content across diverse brands, showcasing products in beautifully styled environments. Collaborate with teams to elevate visual standards and dri...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Transform our visual storytelling as a Senior Graphic Designer. Collaborate with marketing and product teams to create compelling assets, maintain brand guidelines, and integrate innovative design tec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $137K *

Optimize visual storytelling by creating high-quality product images for diverse marketing platforms, collaborating with teams to enhance brand representation and drive consumer engagement through com...

1 week ago

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

$89K *

Join a dynamic team to lead video storytelling at a prestigious medical center. Oversee productions from concept to final approval, blending creativity with project management to deliver impactful con...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $150K *

Shape the future of healthcare connectivity by leading product strategy and delivery for advanced imaging solutions. Leverage your expertise in DICOM, FHIR, and cloud technologies to drive innovation...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Innovate and elevate our branding through expert design leadership, collaboration, and execution across multiple mediums, driving visual consistency and inspiring creativity in marketing initiatives...

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative packaging design strategies that resonate globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling visuals while ensuring brand consistency and...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.

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    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.