We (probably) won’t ask you to sew, but this is what our workload feels like people, too much fabric, not enough hands!
Ok, the time has come, our little company has suddenly exploded into pictures and papers and brides and families and events coming out of our ears and…well…we need help!! So let’s get down to business, people. We want to be completly straightforward about what this internship entails, where it’s leading, and what you’ll get out of it, and if this sounds like you or someone fabulous that you know, hit us up!
What We’re Looking For
A (fantastically cool and fun) person that can provide the following:
1. 10-15 hours per week learning about the running of the studio by aiding in various studio tasks, including but not limited to:
Client relations
Studio post-processing of pictures (learning Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, uploading to galleries, preparing portraits for delivery, etc )
Marketing relations
Light clerical work if need be (packaging of portraits to mail, helping with client files, helping with phones and schedules, make Jenny a little more sane–if possible)
Blog editing, brainstorming meetings, contributing with ideas and hands, etc.
Anything else that comes up– in any given week we can need blog help, an event figured out, and three wedding timelines finalized–we need someone who can just jump in where needed…happily!
2. Assisting at shoots and possibly 3rd or 4th shooting them
We don’t want to give the wrong impression–this is a STUDIO internship–therefore while there are photography opportunities and needs, this is not the only focus, it takes many hands to make this operation work, on many levels
Having said that, this is what photography assisting entails:
Assisting at weddings (you would be paid for these events)
Possibly attending as a 3rd or 4th shooter if needed
If you’re good at this, who knows how much we’d ask you to do!
So a little bit of photography experience is welcome and will be utilized, but if you’re dreaming of coming over and becoming our next KB, we’re not really advertising for that (and come on, there’s only one KB!)
3. Being a part of the team
We are so team oriented over here that a lot of times our roles blur when the greater good needs something. We all work together and we all adore each other, so this is imperative. We can’t advertise for every little thing we might need, but we hope that the person who fits in over here will be the sort that is interested in being on our team.
What You Get Out of This
While this position is unpaid, you get perks! We swear!
1. Shadowing Kim Jarman (and maybe KB if she likes you, too)
KJ is more than willing to allow our intern to shadow her, and learn from her on any kind of shoot she goes on, if you’d like to. Interning is a learning experience, and we’re happy to teach.
2. Learn the photography business
A lot of people think that running a successful photography business would be about taking the best pictures, and that is only a small part of the machine behind the name. You will gain experience in running a studio and see just what exactly goes into this outfit. (A lot of craziness, we warn you!)
3. Glowing recommendations and a resume piece
Of course our goal is to grow you into your next role–and we will do everything possible to do that. We will always support anyone that works with us and does a great job, utilizing any resource any of us has for your benefit and success.
4. Extended JennyP time
Dude, this might not always be a perk but I’ll try! Chances are the majority of your time and communication will be with me, so let’s be BFF. Please. I’ll take you to lunch and show you the t-shirt guy I flirt with down the street. Promise.
5. The What If
We had no idea this time last year that we’d have associates, we had no idea we’d be growing so quickly, and we had no idea we’d be advertising for more help today: so who knows where this will go. We take the well-being of our team seriously and we believe in opportunity and anything we are able to do for this group, we will do it over and over again. We’re asking someone to join the cause, if you will, and move us forward, with the promise that any way we can move you forward to your goals, we will do our very best to make that happen!
So…..now that you’ve read the fine print, please send your resumes to: Jenny@kimberlyjarman.com
Tips to Getting Past the Jenny Screening:
I’m the one seeing your resume first, so here’s what I like to see:
Spelling that is correct and recognizable and in English
Showing that you actually read the internship description
Spellcheck
Personality (I like jokes…that are funny. It’s a fine line.)
Words spelled correctly
Experience that is remotely what we’re looking for (although I do believe if you’re smart, you can learn!)
Did I mention the spelling?
xoxoxoxo
Courtney and Josh’s ceremony was perched on the edge of San Diego’s gorgeous Sunset Cliffs overlooking the open ocean and crashing waves below. The wedding party arrived in style in a bus-sized woody and made their way down the winding belt of sea sand and beach foliage to the cluster of white chairs and smiling faces of family and friends. The reception followed at The Dana at Mission Bay with teary-eyed toasts, crazy dancing ((craaazy!)), and even some accidental head banging. What a joyful, free-spirited, party of a wedding! We’re so lucky and grateful to have been a part of it…
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