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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$90K - $110K *

Empower the media team as an Associate Media Director, driving innovative strategies and managing cross-channel digital media execution for top-tier clients. Collaborate and mentor while optimizing pe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $200K *

Unlock potential by breaking impactful news in the AI industry. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exclusive stories, engage audiences, and drive subscriber growth through innovative storytell...

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

$150K - $190K *

Elevate the future of commerce by designing high-performance, user-friendly front-end interfaces that interact seamlessly with blockchain technology, all while collaborating with a dedicated team of i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing cutting-edge front-end solutions that enhance user experiences, drive cross-chain integration, and support blockchain innovations with a collaborative, hi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $95K *

Elevate client engagement by driving new business through consultative sales, understanding client needs, and aligning solutions to foster long-term partnerships in a dynamic tech environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $148K *

Champion imaging services by leading quality assurance, optimizing patient care, and enhancing operational efficiency across multiple clinics. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $148K *

Transform imaging services by providing leadership and oversight across multiple clinics, ensuring quality patient care, effective staffing, and compliance with safety standards while fostering a coll...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $100K *

Join a team that's redefining visual identity in the arts. Lead graphic design initiatives, collaborate with creative partners, and ensure a cohesive brand presence across exhibitions and marketing ca...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $140K *

Unlock potential by owning executive-level client relationships, driving integrated strategies, and leading action-oriented touchpoints that translate insights into measurable outcomes while championi...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Lead project coordination, manage team schedules and budgets, and ensure client satisfaction by delivering projects aligning with their vision. Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to drive su...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$92K - $115K *

Lead the charge in integrating AI into scalable backend systems and APIs. Collaborate across teams to optimize data pipelines, enhancing performance and delivering AI-powered features that revolutioni...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Drive client success by leading strategic marketing initiatives, managing relationships, and overseeing account growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful campaigns while ens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading multidisciplinary teams in all project phases, focusing on complex residential renovations. Utilize your expertise in architectural documentation and existing building c...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex residential projects by coordinating multidisciplinary teams, driving design phases, and ensuring quality while addressing technical and regulatory challenges...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$242K - $338K *

Pioneer the evolution of motion design, enhancing user experience and brand storytelling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful animations and establish a cohesive motion languag...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$242K - $338K *

Advance the motion design landscape by defining and evolving our motion language, crafting UI animations, and bridging design with engineering to create delightful user experiences across products and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$242K - $338K *

Create a cohesive motion language that enhances product and brand experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design UI motion, develop editorial content, and elevate motion design standar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$224K - $313K *

Lead the charge in defining and evolving our motion language, enhancing product and brand experiences through innovative UI motion design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$224K - $313K *

Unlock potential by defining and evolving motion design principles that enhance user experience across products and campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and delightful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Empower creative excellence by leading innovative campaigns across diverse channels. Collaborate with a high-performance team to deliver transformative work that aligns with strategic brand objectives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead brand marketing initiatives by shaping creative strategies, overseeing campaigns, and enhancing brand identity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful marketing solutions wh...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$200K - $230K *

Lead the comprehensive marketing function, driving customer growth through integrated strategies across brand, retail, digital, and lifecycle marketing, while optimizing performance and maintaining br...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$91K - $138K *

Lead the charge in expanding our government sales efforts by developing strategies, nurturing relationships, and closing deals with key decision-makers in government agencies, while collaborating with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer end-to-end production leadership within a creative studio, managing projects from concept to delivery while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance marketing initiatives and drive operation...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Lead and oversee the creative studio's operations, ensuring effective project management and high-quality deliverables while fostering collaboration and innovation among team members and stakeholders...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.

  • How can photographers move into higher-paying roles?question toggle

    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.