Now Hiring: Associate Boudoir Photographers – Chicago
Now Hiring: Associate Boudoir Photographers (Chicago – West Loop Studio)
Help women reclaim their confidence—and get paid to do it.
We’re hiring associate photographers for a mission-driven boudoir studio serving women 40+, many healing from trauma, divorce, or decades of body shame. Every shoot funds a night of safe shelter for a domestic violence survivor.
If you’re a photographer who craves meaning over volume, teamwork over hustle, and depth over chaos, you’ll feel at home here. Burned out on weddings? Tired of flaky clients or editing alone in your apartment at midnight? This might be your turning point.
What You’ll Get From Working Here
Grateful, mature clients who show up ready for transformation
Creative partnership on set—every session includes two photographers
Studio-based workflow (no gear schlepping, no location drama)
Mentorship from a profitable studio that shares everything—posing systems, sales psychology, emotional dynamics, pricing strategy, all of it
Weekly reps to build your confidence, speed, and income
A chance to contribute to a real social mission while growing as an artist and entrepreneur
About Us
Purple Boudoir is Chicago’s only boudoir studio with a mission-first business model. Our work has been featured on WGN, CBS, and FOX32. Google “Purple Boudoir News” to see the coverage. We operate out of a private West Loop studio and currently hold a 3-month waitlist.
Position Details
Contract role (1099) – 3–5 sessions/week
Pay: $25–$50/hr depending on experience, plus bonuses for lead shooters
Weekday work only — no nights, no weekends
You’ll start by assisting, then lead as you're ready (we coach you up fast)
Requirements
Female-identifying (client comfort and industry norms)
A real boudoir or portrait portfolio — client work, not just styled shoots
Comfortable lighting and posing curvy, mature bodies
Confidence directing clients and creating calm in vulnerable moments
Familiarity with lingerie styling (not just fashion posing)
Own a camera, flash, and laptop (gear loan may be available short-term)
Bonus: wedding, event, or family photography background — if you’ve handled pressure before, we can teach the rest
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