Bella Baby Photography

Newborn Photography and Sales Trainer

Evanston, IL - Full Time

Job Overview

Bella Baby Photography is looking for a passionate and skilled Newborn Photography and Sales Trainer to support our Chicagoland area photographers. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of talent and skill levels, training team members in newborn photography techniques and supporting them in a hospital environment. This role will involve traveling between local hospitals and other locations within the area.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on photography training to team members, focusing on newborn and family photography.
  • Teach and reinforce manual shooting techniques and the effective use of natural light in a hospital setting.
  • Conduct in-person sales (IPS) training, supporting photographers to effectively sell products and services to clients.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Lightroom Classic for photo editing and batch processing.
  • Maintain organized training records, tracking team progress in Excel or Google Sheets.
  • Work collaboratively with various personalities and skill levels while maintaining a professional and patient demeanor.
  • Foster a positive environment that encourages learning and creativity.

Requirements

  • Experience: Proven experience with DSLR or mirrorless photography in manual mode, including editing in Adobe Lightroom Classic. Sales or hospitality experience, ideally with IPS (in-person sales) knowledge, is essential.
  • Technology Skills: Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and other relevant tools.
  • Equipment: Must own a DSLR camera and a laptop with Adobe Lightroom Classic installed, an external flash, and an external hard drive. 
  • Transportation: Reliable personal transportation for frequent travel within the Chicagoland area.
  • Work Environment: Comfortable working independently and in a hospital environment, adapting to different personalities and learning styles.
  • Health & Safety: Ability to pass a background check and drug screening. Must meet all medical badging requirements, including annual TB test, flu shot, and up-to-date TDAP, MMR, and Varicella vaccinations (or immunity proof through titers) to obtain badges at multiple locations. 

Why Bella Baby?

At Bella Baby, we celebrate the art of photography and the joy it brings to families. We offer competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a supportive team environment dedicated to creativity, growth, and excellence in newborn photography.

If you’re a dedicated photographer with a talent for teaching and a passion for helping others grow, apply to join our team as a Traveling Newborn Photography Trainer!



 
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