we are currently searching for 1-2 high school junior/senior interns for the 2013-2014 school year.
have you always wondered how we capture the photos that we do? do you have a heart for all things photography? are you the type who prefers hands-on, real life, practical experience? then this internship is for you!
this position is for someone wanting to learn the full range of running a creative business with responsibilities varying from the administrative to the creative and from basic day-to-day operations to photography and design technical skills.
below is a list of duties, responsibilities and opportunities to learn in a fun, creative environment.
PHOTO SHOOTS : interns attend photo shoots (portrait and editorial, including Her Life Magazine fashion and cover shoots), assist with equipment and are often able to shoot along side me. this is an excellent opportunity to learn the basics of photography including location scouting, lighting, composition, interacting and connecting with your subjects and more.
STUDIO WORKDAY : interns are required to attend one studio workday each month where they will learn about the business side of photography, including marketing, blogging, social media, client communication, file storage, data backup, and other special projects.
POST-PROCESSING/PHOTOSHOP TRAINING : interns are able to join me for hands-on post-processing and Photoshop training. I share the tools and techniques that I have learned over the last 10 years in the industry.
PORTFOLIO REVIEW/PERSONAL PROJECTS : i also offer a portfolio review/critique of the intern’s current body of work, assist them in setting photography related goals and implementing personal photography projects to push the limits of their creativity, expand their skills and develop their own personal style.
our interns have flexible hours. we simply work around your school and extracurricular activity schedule. we ask that you attend at least two photo shoots and one studio work day each month. post processing/Photoshop training and personal projects are optional and can be done as your schedule allows.
in addition to knowledge and experience they gain from the internship our high school interns also receive a complimentary senior portrait session and a $500 print credit. who wouldn’t love that?
interested? email your resume, cover letter and letter of reference to jobs[at]hocusfocusphoto[dot]com.