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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$207K - $300K *

Empower teams to innovate and deliver cutting-edge software solutions, driving technical strategy and excellence in large-scale infrastructure while integrating generative AI tools to enhance user exp...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $100K *

Transform patient care by delivering exceptional physical therapy services. Focus on hands-on treatment and education without administrative burdens, while collaborating with a dedicated team to achie...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in innovative design development, ensuring project success through effective team collaboration, client communication, and sustainable practices across all project phases...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Drive innovative design solutions and oversee project teams to ensure quality, sustainability, and client satisfaction throughout all project phases. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to deliver e...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in omnichannel content strategy, driving performance across web and social for diverse US clients. Mentor a multidisciplinary team, champion AI adoption, and ensure cohesive storytelli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining tax compliance by building a scalable filing platform and remittance infrastructure. Drive automation and innovation to simplify global tax processes for businesses world...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of tax compliance by building a scalable filing platform and remittance infrastructure, enabling seamless global transactions and automation for international sellers. Drive innov...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Join a collaborative team as you manage clinical operations, provide patient care, and drive sales and growth in a supportive clinic environment dedicated to enhancing patient lives through exceptiona...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $265K *

Join us to build and maintain robust data integration pipelines that enhance our AI platform, managing complexity across diverse systems. You'll own the lifecycle from design to deployment while monit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $265K *

Unlock the power of integration by building robust data systems that drive real-time insights for Hebbia's AI. This hands-on role demands technical expertise and ownership of complex processes, ensuri...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform strategic product development through market insights and cross-functional leadership, driving innovation and customer-centric solutions for advanced medical technologies in the imaging, nav...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $222K *

Lead the charge in crafting advanced game engine systems, ensuring optimal performance and player experience while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance gameplay and develop innovative solutions...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$103K - $157K *

Elevate workplace wellbeing by leading global programs that enhance mental health and chronic illness prevention. Collaborate with leaders and experts to implement evidence-based strategies that foste...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of innovative AI systems, collaborating across teams to build scalable, reliable features. Drive technical execution and mentor peers while shaping the product vision in a fast-pa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Bring your expertise to develop and lead impactful creator marketing programs, leveraging cultural insights and building relationships in the Canadian creator ecosystem to achieve measurable outcomes...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Partner with us to lead high-impact healthcare media strategies, advising executives on complex issues and shaping narratives that influence public perception and policy in the pharmaceutical and biot...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of brand identity by leading design initiatives that elevate visual storytelling and ensure consistency across all consumer and business touchpoints in a dynamic fintech environment...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Innovate the visual identity of a leading fintech brand, driving design excellence across all consumer and business touchpoints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling, compliant...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$163K - $236K *

Transform product visions into reality by guiding technical solutions and cross-functional collaboration from ideation to market launch, ensuring a seamless consumer mobile experience that enhances us...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $107K *

Champion client success by leveraging technical expertise to enhance platform value, optimize workflows, and drive measurable outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative so...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading architectural design processes and ensuring adherence to quality standards, while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and managing client communications througho...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$103K - $138K *

Help us shape innovative projects across diverse sectors by leading design processes, ensuring quality, and mentoring a collaborative team. Your expertise will drive project success while adhering to...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$93K - $120K *

Shape the future of architecture by leading complex projects, ensuring design excellence, and collaborating with diverse teams. Bring your technical expertise and passion for quality to create high-pe...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while overseeing the operations of our outpatient clinic. Lead a skilled staff, ensure compliance with standards, and foster a suppor...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer innovative design solutions by creating self-service templates that empower teams to produce on-brand marketing materials efficiently across multiple channels and locations, ensuring brand int...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.

  • 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.