Seasonal Photographer

Job Title: Resort Photographer
Location: Paws Up Montana, Greenough, Montana
Department: Marketing & Guest Services
Reports To: Sr. Dir. Of Marketing

Position Overview: 
Paws Up is seeking an experienced, professional photographer to create polished imagery that enhances the guest experience and reflects the essence of the resort. This role blends guest‑facing portraiture, special event coverage, and marketing shoots that capture everything from landscapes and outdoor adventures, to accommodations and amenities. This position is ideal for a creative and passionate photographer who loves to connect with guests, collaborate with colleagues, and tell stories through exceptional imagery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Note: Experience capturing social video a plus. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Guest Photography: Provide photography services to guests (couples, families, groups of friends, etc.). Includes coordinating time and shoot location, styling guidance, quick turnaround previews, and delivery of high‑resolution files in a timely manner.
• Event Coverage: Capture photography and social video content for on-property events such as July 4^th celebrations, food-and-wine weekends, WinterFest, Cowgirl, Christmas programming, etc. Includes brainstorming and organizing pre-event shot lists, producing photo and video galleries, editing and color correcting selects, and delivering and storing edited content in resort’s photo and video libraries. 
• Marketing Content: Produce high‑quality, on-brand, signature imagery that captures the beauty, luxury, adventure, and serenity of the resort. Capture photos and social video of everything from landscapes and ranch operations; to accommodations, dining venues, and wellness offerings; to staff profiles and outdoor adventures (horseback, fishing, snow activities, and more). 
• Post‑Production Management: Edit images with exceptional eye and attention to detail, retouch and color correct as needed, prepare and distribute web‑ and print‑ready assets, and manage an organized content library.
• Guest Sales and Hospitality Services: Interact with guests in a way that reflects the exceptional level of service that Paws Up is known for. Coordinate shoots with Guest Experience Team, work with guests to answer questions as necessary, ensure guests have an enjoyable experience during the photo shoot, manage guest communication post-shoot, and delivery high-quality content in a warm, polite, and timely manner. 
• Collaboration: Work with Marketing, Events, PR, Sales, Operations, Activities, F&B, and other Paws Up department to develop shoot briefs, create seasonal content calendars, organize logistics, and develop on‑demand assets as necessary.
• Operations: Maintain and manage property-owned equipment, maintain backups, ensure equipment is shoot-ready, and comply with resort policies.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years professional experience in hospitality, lifestyle, or event photography (luxury hospitality preferred).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating portraits, events, landscapes, and lifestyle marketing imagery that fit a high-end brand.
• Proficiency with DSLR/mirrorless systems, a range of lenses, off-camera lighting, and flash.
• Experience with drone photography and FAA/compliance certification if drones used.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop (or equivalent), with fast, consistent editing workflow.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, polished presentation, discretion, and the ability to work with high-net-worth guests.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and peak seasonal periods; comfortable with outdoor and ranch environments.
• A passion for storytelling and creating unforgettable experiences for guests.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professional professionally with guests and staff.
• Valid driver's license; reliable transportation. Willingness to pass background check and any required resort onboarding.

Preferred:

• Videography skills and basic video editing for social content.
• Familiarity with asset management systems, FTP/We Transfer workflows, and simple graphic layout for collateral.

Work Environment & Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a stunning natural setting at a world-class resort.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.

If you are passionate about Photography and ready to take on a new challenge at a prestigious resort, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dynamic team at Paws Up Montana!

Paws Up Montana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.