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.