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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$177K - $260K *

Explore innovative solutions as a founding product designer, crafting user experiences and strategies that shape the future of AI in financial services, directly impacting client engagement and busine...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Empower your career by designing and scaling innovative products in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with clients and teams while establishing foundational strategies and delivering exceptional user...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Inspire innovation by strategically building and shipping scalable solutions. Engage with clients and cross-functional teams to redefine the user experience, harness AI, and establish impactful produc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Create impactful product experiences as a founding designer, driving innovative solutions and strategic decisions in a dynamic, AI-driven environment. Collaborate with clients and teams to build scala...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Reimagine product design and drive impactful experiences as you collaborate on innovative solutions, establishing foundational strategies that shape user experience and leveraging cutting-edge AI tech...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Shape the future of financial technology by leading innovative product designs that enhance user experiences and drive business strategy. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to launch grou...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Architect innovative solutions as a founding product designer shaping user experience and product strategy. Collaborate with diverse teams to build AI-based products from the ground up, directly impac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Innovate groundbreaking AI-driven solutions in a dynamic team, shaping user experiences and foundational product strategies for transformative financial services. Collaborate at every stage, from idea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Elevate your career by leading product design and strategy for innovative financial solutions. Shape user experiences and leverage AI as a founding member to drive impactful change in wealth managemen...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Transform your career by spearheading innovative product development for a groundbreaking team, defining user experiences and strategies while collaborating with top industry experts to deliver AI-dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Unlock innovation as you drive product design from concept to scale, impacting user experience and business strategy in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate closely with a dedicated team to shape cut...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of product design, driving innovation from the ground up. Collaborate across disciplines to create and launch AI-driven solutions, impacting thousands of users wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative products with real complexity, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape user experience and drive strategic decisions that impact thousands of clients...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Join a pioneering Innovation team to design transformative products that scale to thousands. You will lead user experiences, define product strategies, and collaborate across teams while leveraging cu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $260K *

Innovate the future of financial product design by crafting user experiences for complex solutions. Work closely with stakeholders to define strategy and pioneering AI applications, impacting tens of...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of design systems by establishing and maintaining content standards that unify product experiences. Collaborate across teams to enhance quality and integrate AI workflows, ensuring co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Optimize executive operations by managing calendars, logistics, and projects. Support C-level leaders with a focus on execution and systematizing workflows. Drive efficiency through tool implementatio...

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

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing strategic initiatives with precision. You will manage project logistics, streamline operations, and support executive decision-making, ensuring deadlines and...

New York, NYRemote

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

$156K - $208K *

Unlock potential by leading multimedia project planning and execution. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful media solutions while managing budgets and schedules effectively. Drive creative vi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Transform the creative landscape by architecting an AI-powered production pipeline from concept to execution, driving innovative content that captivates and converts across various marketing channels...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining creative production with AI. You will manage the full lifecycle of content development from concept to delivery, leveraging cutting-edge tools to enhance performance acro...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$81K - $87K *

Join a team that's dedicated to patient-centered care, leveraging cutting-edge technology and fostering personal growth through collaboration and support in a modern, digital dental practice...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $140K *

Elevate your career by managing programmatic media campaigns, optimizing performance, and leading a team. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to drive successful digital strategies and enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$108K - $114K *

Lead advanced broadcast engineering efforts, ensuring seamless live event operations through expert troubleshooting, system improvements, and collaboration with diverse teams. Drive technical excellen...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Broadcast Engineer, leading complex troubleshooting and system improvements for live events. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure seamless operations and deliver ex...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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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