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Picture Editors

Hire a freelance or permanent picture editor from Creativepool's global creative community. Every profile here is ranked by a weekly composite of portfolio depth, client recommendations, recent activity and editorial standing - so the strongest current picture editors surface first, not whoever joined earliest.

How to choose

Shortlist on portfolio, not job title.

Start from the brief, not the job title. Shortlist three to five picture editors whose portfolio shows work in your sector and at your level of polish, check they have been active recently, then message them directly or send one structured brief to all of them at once.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

01What does a picture editor do?

The scope of a picture editor varies by individual, so the portfolio is the best guide to fit - look for projects close to your brief in sector, format and ambition rather than relying on the job title alone.

02Should I hire a freelance or permanent picture editor?

Freelancers suit defined projects, overflow and specialist one-offs; permanent hires suit ongoing work and team continuity. Many picture editors on Creativepool are open to both - each profile states availability and the type of work they take.

03How do I choose the right picture editor?

Shortlist on portfolio relevance first, then check recent activity, client recommendations and ratings. Brief two or three candidates with the same outline so you can compare approach, timeline and rate fairly.

04How are picture editors ranked on this page?

By a weekly-refreshed composite of editorial standing, portfolio depth, engagement, client recommendations and recent activity - so active, well-regarded picture editors appear first.

05How do I get listed as a picture editor?

Create a Creativepool profile, set your role and availability, and upload your strongest work. Listings are free; an active, complete profile with client recommendations ranks higher.

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Picture Editor, London

  • Picture Editor
  • London: United Kingdom
  • London: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work

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Picture Editor at Cambridge News, Cambridgeshire

  • Photography Manager, Picture Researcher, Picture Editor
  • London: United Kingdom
  • Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work

Freelance Picture Researcher & Photo Editor at Archive Weaver, London

  • Picture Researcher, Picture Editor, Archive Researcher
  • London: United Kingdom, Berlin: Germany, Sofia: Bulgaria
  • London: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work


Picture Editor at The Guardian, London

  • Picture Editor, Picture Researcher
  • London: United Kingdom, St Neots
  • London: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work

Picture Editor, London

  • Picture Editor
  • London: United Kingdom
  • London: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work

Picture Editor at Freelance, London

  • Picture Editor
  • London: United Kingdom
  • London: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work

Picture Editor, London

  • Picture Editor
  • London: United Kingdom
  • London: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work

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Freelance Photojournalist, Picture Editor, Photographer teacher at Jim Bryant Photography, Washington State

  • Photojournalist, Picture Editor, Teacher
  • Port Orchard
  • Port Orchard, Washington State: United States
  • Looking for work

Senior Picture Editor at The Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge

  • Picture Editor
  • Cambridge: United Kingdom
  • Cambridge: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work

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Event Planning, Los Angeles

  • Creative, Studio Manager, Picture Editor
  • California
  • Los Angeles: United States
  • Looking for work

Photographer, Cancun

  • Photo Editor, Photography Manager, Picture Editor
  • Quintana Roo
  • Cancun: Mexico
  • Looking for work

Professional Photographer & Retoucher at Cloud Clipping Path, Glen Burnie

  • Photo Editor, Photographer, Picture Editor
  • Glen Burnie, Liverpool: United Kingdom, Sydney: Australia
  • Glen Burnie: United States
  • Looking for work

Image Editor at BNNVARA, Hilversum

  • Picture Editor
  • Hilversum
  • Hilversum: Netherlands
  • Looking for work




Image editting at Khandakerphotography, Dhaka

  • Picture Editor
  • Dhaka: Bangladesh
  • Dhaka: Bangladesh
  • Looking for work


Picture Editor at Miss, OXFORD

  • Picture Editor
  • Oxford: United Kingdom
  • OXFORD: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work


Picture Editor at Penguin Random House, London

  • Picture Editor
  • London: United Kingdom
  • London: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work

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Picture Director at Women's Health, London

  • Picture Editor
  • London: United Kingdom
  • London: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work


Picture Editor at The Independent, London

  • Picture Editor
  • London: United Kingdom
  • London: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work
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