Does JCP Portraits pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, JCP Portraits employees rate their compensation and benefits as 1.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at JCP Portraits. This rating has decreased by 24% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at JCP Portraits?

10% of JCP Portraits employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated JCP Portraits 1.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 1.9 for culture and values and 1.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at JCP Portraits?

Photographer (97) , Sales Associate/Photographer (90) , Studio Manager (24) , Sales Associate (23) , Photographer/Sales Associate (19) , Sale Associate & Photographer (11) , Assistant Manager (7) , Studio Associate (7) , Manager (5) , Sales Photographer (5) , Seasonal Sales Associate (5) , Store Manager (5) , Core Photographer (4) , Dual Studio Manager (4) , Cashier (3)

What are the pros of working at JCP Portraits according to real employee reviews?

"Nice coworkers and a little wiggle room for creativity." ((in 25 reviews)); "Great people to work with on a daily basis" ((in 22 reviews)); "Flexible schedules to work with other jobs." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good work environment and helpful for starting out photographers." ((in 7 reviews)); "Great atmosphere." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at JCP Portraits according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low and even if you are realy good at what you do you will not be scheduled a decent amount of hours." ((in 60 reviews)); "There is no hours when is no peak season" ((in 25 reviews)); "training is horrible." ((in 16 reviews)); "BE ADVISED: Holidays are absolutely insane." ((in 11 reviews)); "No benefits unless you're full time and no one gets to be full time except managers." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about JCP Portraits layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about JCP Portraits layoffs and their outlook for job security at JCP Portraits in 2026.

What are the top reviewed JCP Portraits locations?

Eden Prairie , New York , San Antonio , Los Angeles , Orland Park , Mesa , Fort Worth , Indianapolis , Glendale , Northridge , Miami , Chicago , Hampton , Dallas , Flower Mound , Redlands , Colorado Springs , Las Vegas , Pittsburgh , Tampa , Mays Landing , Woodbridge , Cherry Hill , Boise , Salt Lake City , Niles , Fredericksburg , Springfield , Bronx , Garden City

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JCP Portraits reviews

2.2

10% would recommend to a friend

(495 total reviews)

Michael Meek

10% approve of CEO

5% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

1.9

Culture & values

1.9

Work/Life balance

1.9

Senior management

1.9

Career opportunities

1.8

Compensation and benefits

JCP Portraits has an employee rating of 2.2 out of 5 stars, based on 495 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The JCP Portraits employee rating is 41% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

495 reviews

3.0

Mar 4, 2013

Really Depends on your manager for your experience with job

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-good co-wokers -good pay if you're there long enough -decent hours -paid training

Cons

-customers can get very angry during the holidays -be-careful what you say, girls are very catty, since it seems like that's all they hire -no commission

3.0

Nov 6, 2012

You will work very hard for very little.

Photographer/sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great as a second job, or for someone who needs a few extra hours and doesn't mind working more on the weekends and less during the week. Never a dull moment. Freedom of creativity. Opportunities to have your work showcased. Great coworkers, flexible hours. Tuition reimbursement. Learn a lot about lighting and photography techniques.

Cons

No opportunities for advancement. I was offered a position as assistant manager, but the offer was later revoked because of insufficient hours. Appointments book every 10 minutes, meaning you get strictly 10 minutes in the camera room with each guest, no wiggle room, no matter the situation. It is blatantly greedy of corporate to herd people in and out like sheep, and you will take the heat for it. Prices are getting cheaper and cheaper, and quality is lowering in turn.

5.0

Jun 25, 2012

JCP Portraits is the place to get your photos taken

Studio associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful photographers. Very clean environment. Picture selection process is very easy. Every studio associate is dressed appropriately. Very nice location.

Cons

The picture taking rooms are smallish.

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