Studio Portrait Photographer – Luxury Family Portraits

Sanders Fine Portraits•Highland Park, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanders Fine Portraits is a nationally recognized, luxury fine-art portrait studio specializing in museum-quality family artwork. We are hiring a staff photographer who is passionate about creating an exceptional client experience and executing a refined, consistent artistic style at the highest level. This is not a hobbyist or "side photography" role. This is a professional position within a high-performance, client-focused studio environment where every detail matters. You will be trained in our signature style, posing system, and client experience process. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with people and dogs as much as photography, takes pride in precision, consistency, and execution, and thrives in a structured, team-driven environment wanting to be part of a luxury brand delivering meaningful, lasting artwork to families.

Requirements

Experience working in a luxury brand or client-focused environment
Strong people skills and communication ability
Proven ability to follow a structured process or system
Portrait or photography experience
Experience working with children or families
A non-compete agreement is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Loves working with people and dogs as much as photography
Takes pride in precision, consistency, and execution
Thrives in a structured, team-driven environment
Wants to be part of a luxury brand delivering meaningful, lasting artwork to families
Emotional intelligence & presence - clients feel at ease immediately
Precision & attention to detail - small things matter
Coachability & humility - able to take direction and implement feedback quickly
Consistency under pressure - calm, patient, solutions-oriented
Professional polish - well-spoken, confident, poised
Team mentality - contributes to a positive, supportive environment
Ownership mindset - takes pride in outcomes and client experience
Reliability - always on time, always prepared

Responsibilities

Photograph families, children and their dogs in our signature luxury portrait style
Build genuine rapport quickly with clients of all ages
Guide and direct posing with confidence and warmth
Create a calm, elevated, enjoyable studio experience
Prepare images for viewing and sales presentation
Support team workflow (assisting with posing, props, and session flow)
Contribute to an efficient, high-energy studio environment