Freelance - Portrait / Headshot Photographer - New York

Job Title: Freelance Portrait / Headshot Photographer (NYC)
Company: Slate Studios
Location: New York City • On-site (studio or location)

About the gig
We’re booking a portrait/headshot photographer for acting and professional headshots in NYC over the next 1–2 weeks (weekend preferred). Looking for clean, casting-friendly looks; studio or outdoor OK.

What you’ll do

• Pre-pro consult and simple mood/lighting plan

• Shoot tethered in studio or on location; direct talent confidently

• Deliver a proof gallery and export retouched finals (casting + social sizes)

• Basic color, light skin cleanup, and consistent background/contrast

What we’re looking for

• Strong NYC-based headshot/portrait portfolio

• Solid studio lighting skills; reliable gear + backup workflow

• Bonus: your own studio (Bk/Queens/Manhattan), HMU network, COI insurance

Please reply with

• Day rate – Photography (half/day options welcome)

• Day rate – Studio/Equipment (if you can host; or note rental needs)

• Link to headshot/portrait portfolio

• Availability (weekend preferred) + typical deliverables/turnaround

• Optional: gear list and studio address

Short, clear estimates are appreciated. We’ll follow up with reference images and count of looks.