Fun Interesting Work Low Pay For Responsibility
Pros
Exciting working with young people, presents unique challenges Wide Variety of clientele and coworkers Traveling for work means change of scenery is easy Photography every day, a chance to hone a craft Equipment provided by studio, chance to work with a variety of tools and avoid damaging your own. Fun Co-workers, your fellow photographers are in the trenches with you, and generally a strong connection with them. No Photography experience required! Gives the ability to also teach your coworkers.
Cons
Regardless of experience, pay caps out at $13.75, even as a manager. While in training, responsibility is low, though quickly the pay becomes too little for the amount of responsibility. Driving your own car, while gas mileage is paid for ($0.44 per mile, pretty good!) nothing is paid for wear and tear on your vehicle. While Corporate employees may even have their tires paid for, Photographers cannot, a vast majority of your car's miles will be from this job. Largely seasonal, can be nice, but be aware your hours are not guaranteed. Lead Photographer as a position comes with added responsibility, but no raise. Non-compete clauses prevent you from adding any photos taken to your portfolio, as well as from pursuing work outside of the company for a minimum of 2 years after employment ends. No commission, photographers are not given any compensation regardless of how many of their photos are used. No photography experience required! Also a con, regardless of experience, you will be as disposable as the next photographer, not terrible, just a thing to remember.