Job Description
Full details about the role and requirements
Yukerja Summary
The Photographer role at Blackstar Haus is curated from Himalayas (category Kreatif & Desain). This role is marked as remote — check timezone and location requirements on the official listing. Yukerja.com is not the employer — applications are handled on the official source site.
About The Role
Photographers are the eyes of the publication and we're looking for photographers who want to create the most iconic images of our era. We want photographers who's work that sit somewhere between documentation and fantasy. Your work should feel surreal, cinematic, raw, and unforced, and whether you shoot film or digital, in the studio or on the street, we want photographers who prioritize grit, mood, and instinct over commercial perfection.
Responsibilities
Cover nightlife, gallery openings, and cultural moments. We need editorial documentation, not commercial event recaps.
Translate creative direction and mood boards into final image sets that fit the publication’s aesthetic without losing your personal style.
Take charge of the environment and manage talent on set or on location to get the shot. You must be comfortable directing people, not just observing them.
Manage your own post-production to deliver high-resolution, editorial-grade files on deadline.
Requirements
2+ years of professional experience in photography (editorial, portrait, or documentary).
You must have experience shooting portraits and human subjects. We are not looking for landscape or still-life specialists for this role.
Expert knowledge of manual camera settings, on-set lighting, and flash photography.
Proficient in Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, or Photoshop.
Your work has a defined style. We are not looking for standard commercial, bridal, or corporate event photography.
Compensation & Rates
This is a contributor-based role focused on editorial storytelling.
Editorial Stipends: We provide stipends for commissioned features and event coverage ($50–$100 USD per project depending on scope).
Expenses Covered: We cover entry fees, tickets, and production costs for assigned events and shoots.
Portfolio Growth: This role is designed for photographers looking to build a curated editorial portfolio with full creative credit and global visibility. Priority consideration is offered for future editorials and paid commissions as opportunities open.
Diversity & Inclusion
BLACKSTAR Haus is committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process and encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of location or previous industry access. We value the unique viewpoints that come from different lived experiences and prioritize creating a workspace where those voices are heard.
Originally posted on Himalayas