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2027 Photographer-in-Residence
Travel coveredHousing: Temporary housing expense reimbursement
- Who Can Apply: Photographers with legal eligibility to work in the U.S., an undergraduate or master's degree, comfort on active construction jobsites, and extensive color photography experience (black-and-white background welcome but color proficiency required).
- The Focus: Documenting the built environment and the workforce—teams of men and women—across construction jobsites, offices, and manufacturing facilities; creative representation of the industry and infrastructure.
- Compensation: Annual salary of ~$80K+, competitive benefits, travel and temporary housing expense reimbursement; possible exhibition and/or book publication at conclusion.
- Key Requirements: One-page Statement of Interest, portfolio of ~20 images (ideally showing people at work, industrial spaces, urban environments, or buildings), résumé, two letters of recommendation, and interviews for finalists.
DeadlineMonday, August 31, 2026
StipendAnnual salary of ~$80K+, competitive benefits, and travel/temporary housing expense reimbursement
Duration12–18 months (to be mutually determined)
LocationMcLean, VA
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established
Disciplinescolor photography, documentary photography
Application notesInterviews required for all finalists. All images created during employment are works-made-for-hire and belong to 1906 Group; use requires permission. Portfolio should ideally demonstrate connection to subject matter (people at work, industrial spaces, urban environments, buildings).
Contactloida.maiselman@1906group.com
1906 Group / The Art of Building
McLean