The photography industry offers individuals an opportunity to exercise artistry, creativity and control, all in one profession. Many photographers enjoy the freedom their career affords; in fact, this may be a deciding factor for some when determining which career path to go down. In addition to appreciating and capturing beauty through a camera lens, photography involves a keen eye for detail, the ability to effectively communicate with clients, and a strong sense of one’s identity and photographic style. In order to succeed as a professional photographer, it’s important to have a well laid-out, professional and informative resume that can show prospective clients who they may be hiring. Lucky for you, USA Resume has a team of professional writers and resume builders ready to help you showcase your best shots.

Resumes for Photographers

In addition to an impressive portfolio, there’s no better way to convince a prospective client or employer of your photography skills than with a top-notch resume. In order to make sure your photography resume stands out from the pack, there are a few things you should keep in mind.

A photographer’s resume should list soft skills, hard skills, and the software that you’re familiar with. Soft skills may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Creativity skills
  • Perceptiveness
  • Patience
  • Attention to detail
  • Works well with children
  • Works well with pets
Examples of hard skills:
  • Real estate photography
  • Portraits
  • Landscapes
  • Food photography (and staging, if applicable)
  • Family photography
  • Legislature photography
  • Digital imaging
  • Videography
Examples of software:
  • Topaz
  • Capture One Pro 9
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Photoshop

Additionally, any technical expertise and precise skills should be specifically highlighted in a photography resume.

Always make sure to highlight and promote your specialty so prospective clients can identify if you’ll be a good fit for their project.

When writing a resume, there are many things to keep in mind. Resumes geared toward specific jobs, careers, skills, positions, etc., have precise information pertaining to each, but there are some general tips that can be applied towards all. These include:

  • Never go back more than 10 to 12 years in the descriptive narrative of career history.
  • If you’re over 45, take off dates that apply to graduations and anything else that hints at how old you are.
  • If you feel that your home location may deter an employer from hiring you, do not put your house address at the top of the resume. Rather, simply put your name and an email address. You can talk about the drive to work after they decide to interview you. Here are two reasons that your address might hurt you: 1) your employer may feel that your drive to and from work is too long; 2) you may live in a neighborhood that is considered “questionable”, and an employer may have preconceived notions regarding such.
  • Try, whenever possible, to keep your resume within two pages. The following would be possible exceptions: 1) if you have extensive experience and feel that it would improve your chances for hire; 2) if you are over 60.

With an extensive background creating industry-specific resumes, our writers are certified and highly educated. They are also certified career coaches, adding immeasurable value through knowledge and expertise. Some of the services USA Resume offers include:

  • Professional Cover Letters
  • Custom-Tailored Resumes
  • LinkedIn Profile Optimization
  • A Review of Existing Resumes for Areas of Needed Improvement

One of the smartest things you can do for your photography career is to hire a resume writer from USA Resume. Contact us today if you’d like to learn more!