Gig
Project based
TBD
Oct 16, 2026
Hiring: Lightroom Photo Editor & Culling Specialist (Remote)
We are a New York City–based wedding and editorial photography studio seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Lightroom photo editor for ongoing freelance work.
We are looking for someone who can efficiently cull and edit large wedding and event galleries using Adobe Lightroom Classic Smart Previews, with an emphasis on fast turnaround times, consistent color grading, and beautiful, natural-looking results.
Responsibilities
- Cull large wedding and event galleries, selecting the strongest images while eliminating duplicates, missed focus, unflattering expressions, and unnecessary frames.
- Edit Lightroom Smart Previews according to our visual style.
- Adjust exposure, white balance, color, contrast, and cropping to maintain a consistent, polished aesthetic.
- Maintain natural skin tones and accurate colors across varying lighting conditions.
- Organize Lightroom catalogs and return completed edits efficiently.
- Meet tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Requirements
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Lightroom Classic, including Smart Preview workflows.
- Proven experience culling and editing professional wedding photography.
- Strong understanding of color grading, composition, and natural skin tones.
- Ability to work efficiently with large galleries containing thousands of images.
- Excellent communication skills and reliable turnaround times.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow an established editing style.
- Reliable computer and internet connection.
Ideal Candidate
You have experience working with wedding photographers and understand a timeless, refined, editorial aesthetic. You are comfortable working independently, following creative direction, and delivering consistently beautiful results under tight deadlines.
How to Apply:
Please include:
1. A brief introduction and your experience editing wedding photography.
2. Examples of complete wedding galleries you have edited.
3. Your typical turnaround time for culling and editing a wedding of approximately 5,000 images.
4. Your pricing structure
5. Your experience working with Lightroom Classic Smart Previews.
We are looking to establish a long-term working relationship with a talented and dependable editor.