Photography Intern

Every photograph captures a memory—a moment, a feeling—frozen in time. These memories remind us of who we were, who we are, and who we hope to become. At their core, photographs tell stories. The images we see and choose to keep shape our desires and direct our attention to what is true, good, and beautiful.

At Summit, we aim to inspire a deeper understanding of God through visual storytelling. In every project, we focus on capturing meaningful moments—both big and small—using tools like lighting, lenses, and composition to strengthen our message.

Photography interns at Summit are embedded in the full experience, documenting not only student conferences but all Summit programs. With an eye for storytelling, interns frame their images to convey truth and relationship, always seeking creative ways to capture moments that can be used in future marketing efforts. Throughout the summer, interns engage in a rhythm of education, spiritual growth, hands-on experience, feedback, and mentoring. Applicants should come with a solid foundation in photography and a desire to apply their visual skills in the Summit context. Interns will shoot product images, portraits, and special projects, as well as curate daily photos for use on social media.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Summit. 
• Advance Summit’s mission; confirm Summit’s Statement of Faith and Statement of Convictions, and to historic, orthodox Christian teaching regarding behavior, speech, conduct, and lifestyle; uphold Summit in prayer.
• Serve as the primary photographer for Summit events during the summer, either in Colorado or South Carolina/Georgia, covering Student Conferences (both in-person and online), as well as other events.
• Shoot for other projects, marketing campaigns, product images, portraits, and special projects as assigned
• Provide photos for social media posts frequently. Curate daily photos where images are often shot, edited, and posted on the same day.
• Maintain and keep up-to-date Summit’s existing process for organizing, tagging, and uploading photos.
• Research current photography trends and campaigns, and present ideas for how Summit can improve utilization of photography.
• Meet weekly with the manager for feedback, planning, and problem-solving.

FUNCTIONAL JOB COMPETENCIES

• Committed to the mission and vision of Summit Ministries
• Strong servant leadership skills that are in line with the values of Summit Ministries.
• Adept at creative problem-solving and able to think on your feet.
• Strong capability to manage project timelines, meet deadlines, stay organized, and lead projects.
• Willingness to be flexible, receive feedback/input, and act as a collaborative team player.
• Eagerness to learn in both group teaching settings and through specific, direct feedback.
• Completely confident with the technical aspects of photography to be able to focus on capturing strong, relational images that tell Summit’s story visually.
• Be present and always looking to document Summit experiences from new ways and unique perspectives.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, an active prayer life, and active involvement in a local church.
• Understands, embraces, and can clearly articulate a biblical worldview.
• Adaptable to Summit’s culture.
• Must be at least 18 years old by the internship start date.
• Familiarity with operating Canon DSLR’s or mirrorless cameras.
• Basic knowledge of post-production workflow in Adobe Bridge and editing in Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop.
• Able to travel and operate independently, as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to safely lift, carry, and maneuver production equipment weighing up to 35 to 50 lbs (including cameras, tripods, lighting gear, and cases).
• Capability to stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods during long shoots or live event coverage.