Photographer + Production Crew (Event, Headshot & Portrait Studio) (Los Angeles)

We’re The Vanity Portrait Studio (TVPS), a high-end event, headshot, and portrait studio team working throughout California and across the country. We photograph large-scale corporate events, luxury weddings, and on-location portrait studios at some of the nicest venues in California & the country. *We’re looking for a photographer who isn’t afraid to hustle.* You won’t just be handed a camera and asked to show up. This is equal parts **photographer + production crew + gear manager.** The Job: * Load gear into a company van, drive to venue, unload, and set up heavy equipment (lights, backdrops, strobes, power cables, etc.). * Build out on-site portrait studios, headshot stations, or event coverage setups according to our technical standards. * Tear down, pack, and transport gear back to the studio at the end of the event. * Maintain, track, and manage gear inventory at our studio. * Photograph headshots, portraits, and events once gear is live. * Attend weekly production & training meetings (Tuesdays, 2pm-3:30pm). This Role Requires: * You can lift and move gear (up to 75 lbs single items, \~300 lbs total using carts). * You have a valid driver’s license, your own car and are comfortable driving a company vehicle (Transit Connect Van). * You own your own full camera kit: * 2 DSLR or mirrorless bodies * Lenses: 16-24mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm * 2 flashes w/ triggers * Plenty of batteries and memory cards * You have 1-2 years of professional event, wedding, or headshot experience. * You’re fully comfortable with on-camera flash and fast-paced live shooting. * You’re 100% reliable, responsive, and professional. * You can travel as needed (California, US-wide, and potentially international). * You’re flexible to work nights and weekends. * You know that being early is on time. Pay: * $25/hr for admin, gear handling, & commuting * $50 - $75/hr for on-site loading, shooting, depending on experience and volume worked What You Get: * Paid training on portrait studio & high-volume headshot workflow * Paid time for meetings, planning, and logistics * Tons of real-world shooting at 5-star venues * Minimal editing or admin — we handle most post-production * Travel opportunities to high-end destination events Availability: * Part-time W-2 employee, on-call/as-needed * Minimum 5 shifts/month * Schedule depends on event bookings Background check and references required. This position does not include benefits. TO APPLY: Fill out the application using the Google Form below. https://forms.gle/Qcpf3Y3wGe5GZH7E6