Part Time Food Photographer

Job Title**:Part-Time Food Photographer / Videographer**

Salary**:QAR 2,400**

**Work Hours**:12 hours per week on location

**Work days**: Friday (8 hours), Saturday (From 4pm) - **NEGOTIABLE**

**Job Summary**: We are seeking a skilled and creative Part-Time Food Photographer / Videographer to join our team. As a Food Photographer / Videographer, you will be responsible for capturing stunning visuals of our culinary creations to be used for marketing materials, social media platforms, and our website. Your keen eye for detail, artistic flair, and ability to bring out the best in every dish will play a crucial role in promoting our brand and enticing customers to indulge in our delectable offerings. **This position offers flexible hours, allowing you to pursue your passion for food photography while maintaining a flexible work-life balance.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with the management team to understand the vision and requirements for food photography projects.
- Plan and execute photoshoots to capture appetizing and visually appealing images and videos of our food products and dishes.
- Utilize professional photography equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting, and props, to ensure the highest quality of images.
- Arrange and style food items and props to create visually appealing compositions.
- Use various techniques and angles to showcase the texture, colors, and presentation of the food.
- Edit and retouch photos to enhance their visual appeal while maintaining authenticity.
- Manage and organize the digital image library, ensuring proper storage and easy retrieval of files.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, techniques, and emerging technologies in food photography.
- Maintain equipment, ensuring it is in good working condition and addressing any issues that arise.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience as a Food Photographer / Videographer, either through professional work or a portfolio of food photography projects.
- Strong knowledge of food styling, lighting techniques, and composition.
- Proficient in using professional photography equipment and editing software.
- Creativity and an eye for detail, with the ability to translate culinary concepts into visually compelling images.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Flexibility to work on a part-time basis, with the availability to accommodate photoshoots during evenings or weekends when necessary.
- A passion for food and an understanding of current food trends and aesthetics.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Formal education or certification in photography, visual arts, or a related field.
- Experience working in the food industry or collaborating with culinary professionals.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or other photo editing software.
- Knowledge of social media platforms and trends for effective food photography.
- **Disclaimer: HKS and its Partners reserve all the rights and maintains the ownership of all images and videos produced and submitted by the applicants, as part of their test shoot in our restaurants.**_

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: From QAR2,400.00 per month

Expected hours: 15 per week

Application Question(s):

- In which country are you currently located?
- Which country are you from? (Nationality)
- What is your age right now?
- Do you have skills and experience in Videography? Yes or No?
- Did you work as a Professional FOOD Photographer before? Yes or No? If Yes, how many years of experience do you have?
- Have you read the job description and salary details that we are offering for this role? Yes or No?
- How soon can you start if you are selected for this position? Give number of days.
- Do you have your own professional camera? Yes or No?
- Do you have your access on photography equipment like lighting, etc.? Yes or No?
- How do you rate your photography editing skills from 1 - 10, with 10 as the highest?