LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER – JOB POSTING

About Qurrat A’yun Studios

Qurrat A’yun Studios (QAS) is a Toronto and California/USA based renowned photography studio in business since 2011, headed by lead photographer Qurrat Ansari. QAS is a highly sought-after brand name in the South Asian, Muslim niche clientele specializing in fun and high-end luxury South-Asian weddings and life-events photography. 

Qualifications 

• Customer oriented, outgoing go-getter, with a can-do attitude
• 2+ years of photographing weddings
• 2+ years of professional photo-editing experience using Lightroom. Experience with Photoshop is an asset. 
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable car
• Ability to regularly work evenings, weekends and late hours (usually during peak wedding season – May to September)
• Ability to occasionally travel outside the Greater Toronto Area
• Must be comfortable working from home
• Some experience creating content for social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok 

Ideal Candidate

You are a talented photographer with 3+ years of experience working in the wedding industry. Joining as a first lead photographer hire, you have a growth mindset and a can-do attitude to helping clients make their dream weddings a reality. You believe that 90% of a great client-photographer outcome is rooted in exceptional customer service. And finally, you are looking to be a career photographer. 

Compensation & Benefits

• $40,000 to $70,000+ based on a volume-of-shoots structure
• Annual bonus
• Paid vacation  
• Flexible work schedule 

How to Apply

To apply, please email a brief personalized letter (explaining why you’re applying and what makes you a good fit) and portfolio to hello@qurratayun.com. Title the email as “Application to QAS”.

We thank everyone for applying. Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis and only those considered for the position will be contacted.