Portrait Photographer

Awkward Family Photos is bringing its holiday portrait studio to Southlake Mall in Merrillville, IN

a set built like Grandma's living room, a rack of ridiculous outfits, and the most hilariously over-serious family portraits you've ever seen.

Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application.

We're hiring Booth Photographers to direct families into peak awkwardness, about four groups an hour. We provide all the gear and teach you the formula.

What we're looking for

• Solid, repeatable group lighting
• Warm with strangers, kids and reluctant dads, and comfortable with a high volume of sessions
• Available all season, weekends and holidays included

The details

• Pay: Competitive hourly pay
• Paid in-person training: Wednesday, October 21, 11am–4pm at Southlake Mall
• Season: Nov 6 – Dec 24, 2026; afternoons, evenings and weekends
• Seasonal 1099 contractor, on-site in Merrillville, IN

How to apply: Click Apply to send your application here on LinkedIn. xhyhwjd Training is coming up fast, so apply soon!