Fresh 48 Hospital Photographer (with In-Person Sales) - Lake Forest

Lake Forest, IL

Part Time

Entry Level

Fresh 48 Hospital Photographer (with In-Person Sales) - Lake Forest location

Capture Their First Moments. Create Memories That Last a Lifetime.

Have you ever wished you could turn your love for photography and connecting with people into a career that truly makes a difference? We’re looking for a friendly, outgoing, and creative Fresh 48 Hospital Photographer (with In-Person Sales) to join our team!

This onsite, hospital-based position guarantees hourly pay or commissions on your sales, whichever amount is higher each pay period. Estimated earnings range from $100 to $550 per week (approximately 5-15 hours per week), with additional opportunities to earn tips and performance-based bonuses.

What You'll Do

Capture the magic: Photograph newborns and their families during their first 24–48 hours in the hospital.
Make connections: Help new parents feel comfortable, confident, and excited about capturing their baby's first portraits.
Tell their story: Guide families through a simple, enjoyable photography experience that highlights their newest addition.
Share the memories: Present photo packages and products, helping families choose the keepsakes they love.
Create an exceptional experience: Provide warm, professional, and compassionate service to families during a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
Be part of the excitement: Work independently in a hospital setting while collaborating with hospital staff and your photography team.

Who We're Looking For

Photography experience at any level is welcome! Whether you're just getting started or are an experienced photographer, we're looking for someone with a passion for photography, a willingness to learn, a great personality, and a genuine heart for working with families.

We’re looking for someone who is:

Friendly, approachable, and eager to build communication and relationship skills.
Enjoys connecting with families and is eager to learn how to recommend photography packages and products that fit their needs.
Self-motivated, dependable, organized, and able to work independently.
Patient, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a hospital setting.
Respectful of hospital policies, patient privacy, and newborn safety.

We provide paid training to help you build confidence and succeed in your role, with ongoing opportunities to grow your skills in photography, sales, newborn safety and care, and relationship building. Whether you're newer to photography or bringing experience, we're here to help you grow!

What’s Required To Be Hired

DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with 18 MP or higher (no phone cameras).
Laptop with at least 513 GB storage and 16 GB memory.
Adobe Lightroom Classic.
Vaccination records are not required at the time of hire; however, candidates must be willing to update them if existing records cannot be provided. Assistance with scheduling through our preferred clinics is available if needed.
Reliable transportation and ability to lift up to 20 lbs of equipment.

Schedule

Start time: 9 AM.
End time: Plan for 5 PM; however, your day may change based on the daily number of births.
Part-time: 2–3 days per week, including at least one weekday and one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).
- Monthly schedules are posted 6 weeks in advance.
- Babies are born every day of the year; some holidays are required.

Note: Hours and days may vary based on business needs. Employment is contingent on passing a background check and drug screen.

Learn More About Us:

At Bella Baby Photography, we’re guided by our core values: Serves with Heart and Skill, Own It and Solve It, Connect and Contribute, and Deliver with Care and Consistency

Learn more about working with us at:

https://www.bellababy.co/careers

We’re proud to be part of Joy! Learn more at:
https://blog.bellababyphotography.com/joy-parenting-club/

Check out our work on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bellababyphotos/ (@bellababyphotos)

Employment at Will
All positions at Bella Baby Photography are offered on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the company may end employment at any time, with or without cause, in accordance with applicable law.

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Fresh 48 Hospital Photographer (with In-Person Sales) - Lake Forest

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