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Photographer CV template (text format)

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Experienced and versatile photographer with a strong background in event, portrait, and commercial photography. Skilled in managing end-to-end shoots, from client briefing and concept development to image editing and final delivery. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, with a keen eye for detail and a track record of producing high-quality, client-approved content under tight deadlines.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Photographer
Harbour Creative, Bristol
Dec 20XX – Present

  • Captured and edited high-quality images for weddings, corporate events, and portrait sessions, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat bookings
  • Collaborated with creative teams and models on location and in-studio shoots, delivering visually compelling content under tight deadlines
  • Retouched and processed images using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to meet commercial publishing standards
  • Managed photography equipment, lighting setups, and shoot logistics to ensure efficient production and optimal image quality
  • Worked with clients to interpret briefs, suggest creative concepts, and deliver final imagery aligned with brand and campaign goals

KEY SKILLS

  • Event & Portrait Photography
  • Studio & On-Location Lighting
  • Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom
  • Photo Retouching & Colour Correction
  • Client Brief Interpretation
  • Composition & Visual Storytelling
  • Camera Operation

EDUCATION

University of Leeds, Leeds (20XX–20XX)
BA (Hons) Film, Photography and Media, Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1)

How to write a photography CV

If you’re a creative person with attention to detail and an eye for composition, photography is a great career choice.

However, you’ll need to make a CV that showcases both your creativity and your technical skills to land a job as a professional photographer.

Here are three tips to help you learn how to write a standout CV:

1. Put your photography skills in focus

Having a diverse range of relevant skills on your CV will reassure employers of your ability to handle assignments and deliver excellent results.

Here’s a list of skills that stand out on a phographer CV:

  • Photo editing
  • Composition
  • Equipment operation and setup
  • Colour theory
  • Studio and natural lighting
  • Advanced camera operation
  • Film development
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Communication skills
  • Creativity
  • Time management

Mention your most relevant skills at the top of your photography CV in your personal statement and include the rest in your CV’s skills section. Remember to provide employers with context by giving examples of how you put your skills to use in past roles in the experience section of your CV.

Consider making a video CV that showcases your photography to send along with your traditional CV to give employers a quick look at your best work.

2. Link to your portfolio in your photography CV

Including a link to your professional portfolio website allows you to showcase your best work and gives potential employers the chance to assess if your photography style matches their needs. Here’s how a link to your portfolio should look on your photography CV:

An example of a photography cv contact information section featuring the candidate
Link to your portfolio in the CV header so employers notice it.

3. Measure your work experience in hard numbers

Employers will look to your portfolio for evidence of your style and creativity. Therefore, the the best thing you to do with your work experience seciton is highlight the breadth of your experience.

Here are just a few details you can measure with hard numbers on your photographer CV:

  • Completed photoshoots
  • Client satisfaction rate (%)
  • Revenue earned
  • Published works
  • Engagement rates (social media)
  • Followers (social media)

Here’s a great example of a photographer work experience bullet point that uses numbers highly effectively:

  • Increased the number of clients by 30% in 6 months by promoting the studio on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Need more ideas?

Our library of CV examples has hundreds of tailored CVs you can use to fine-tune your job application and stand out from other applicants.

Photography job outlook in 2025 — things to know

According to the UK Earnings Explorer provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), photographers in the UK earn an average annual salary of £28,122.

You can find information about the gender pay gap for photographers on the ONS’ website.

Data source: The Office for National Statistics, an agency of His Majesty’s Government. The information contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and reflects the ONS’s most recent salary (1/11/2023), gender pay gap (4/2023), and skills shortage data (6/2022).

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Samuel Johns
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Samuel Johns

Samuel Johns is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Senior Editor on the CV Genius team, with 6+ years of experience in the careers space. He has helped countless job hunters craft high-quality CVs and cover letters, exceed expectations at interviews, and obtain their dream jobs. Born and raised in County Durham in the beautiful North East of England, he graduated with a BA (Hons) in French Language and Literature from the University of Bristol in 2013 and has worked in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, London, Paris, and Taipei as a French–English translator. He’s determined to use his native English and fluent French skills to help UK and French candidates get the jobs they deserve. In addition to the British and French versions of CV Genius, Samuel’s job-hunt advice has been published on numerous websites, including Careers.org, the University of Warwick, the Enterprisers Project, and HR.com. If you’d like to collaborate, please reach out to Samuel through LinkedIn. Please note, we don’t accept guest posts and won’t reply to such requests.