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

1.0

May 9, 2025

horrible politics

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing good about this job except the location manager

Cons

Literally everything about this job is horrible, pay is bad, corporate keeps kicking you for not being able to meet goals that can never be achieved, always on call, expectation of working 12+ hour days, and no work/life balance whatsoever.

1.0

Dec 16, 2023

Not as described

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You learn sales strategies and upselling

Cons

Long hours without any breaks in the holiday season. They promised regular hours but non were available after the X-mas rush. Manager manipulated the sales so she could get the sales that would bring her a commission, and gave employees the "groupon" sessions. Studio was overbook with not enough people to handle the sessions. People are rushed through a 15 minute photo session, then there is a 30 minute sales pitch period. Photo studios are sweltering from the lights. One employee never can back after going to the bathroom. Another almost passed out from the heat of the studio. Company threats customers like cattle, and employees like servants.

1.0

Mar 15, 2022

Not worth the stress!

Seasonal photographer/associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to take photos.

Cons

To keep it brief... The pay is NOT enough for the incredibly rude customers, ridiculous time constraints/schedules, no set breaks, etc. The parents that bring in their kids seem to think it's a babysitting service and refuse to control their unruly children. 15 minute sessions is not long enough for a lot of children with special needs/attention issues. The way they make you schedule sessions leaves little to no wiggle room if someone shows up even 5 minutes late, has to use the restroom, or for outfit changes.

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