Is Lifetouch a good company to work for?

Lifetouch has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 2,393 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 46% of employees would recommend working at Lifetouch to a friend and 25% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Lifetouch have been left by employees working as Operations Manager , School Photographer and Underclass (K-12) School Photographer .

Does Lifetouch pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lifetouch employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lifetouch. This rating has improved by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lifetouch?

46% of Lifetouch employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lifetouch 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lifetouch?

Photographer (582) , Photographer - School (94) , Sales Associate/Photographer (87) , Preschool Photographer (54) , Studio Manager (49) , School Photographer (43) , Sales Representative (42) , Customer Service Representative (38) , Manager (24) , Photographer & Sales Associate (22) , Sales Professional (22) , Lead Photographer (21) , Account Specialist (18) , PSS (17) , Sales Associate (17)

What are the pros of working at Lifetouch according to real employee reviews?

"The people I work with are great and it’s a hard bun fun job working with the kids." ((in 182 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and you get to learn a new skill" ((in 93 reviews)); "Fun work environment; Get to work with children; Get to use creativity for 99% of the job" ((in 30 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling and very understanding about family issues." ((in 30 reviews)); "A great team" ((in 27 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lifetouch according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay; not ideal for the creative photog type as it is a corporate environment." ((in 240 reviews)); "Management was poor in some areas and left a lot of new employees in the dark." ((in 126 reviews)); "Long hours and a lot of travel (travel used to be one of the pros until I got married)" ((in 103 reviews)); "We get emails all the time about some other created position that benefits no one at the territory level." ((in 63 reviews)); "I was thrown in my position with no training and no raise." ((in 47 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lifetouch layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Lifetouch layoffs and their outlook for job security at Lifetouch in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Lifetouch locations?

Eden Prairie , Minneapolis , Baltimore , New York , Dallas , Muncie , Chicago , Denver , Houston , Charlotte , Los Angeles , San Diego , Seattle , Chattanooga , Tampa , Atlanta , Hayward , Chico , Orlando , Chesapeake , Detroit , Austin , San Antonio , Columbus , Bensalem , Pittsburgh , Portland , Saint Louis , Reno , Philadelphia

Lifetouch reviews

3.0

46% would recommend to a friend

(2,229 total reviews)

Ken Murphy

45% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

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Lifetouch has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,229 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Lifetouch employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

1.0

Oct 19, 2018

Waste of time and gas

Photographer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learned a tiny fraction about photography

Cons

They expect you to have your photos in by 10am the day after you shoot them. Which means if you’re out at an event until midnight, you have to get up early to turn them in, go home, and then return again in the evening for your next shift. When I put my two weeks in they fired me on the spot.

1.0

Oct 18, 2018

Weigh Your Options

Underclass photographer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Working with some talented photographers ( their outside photography passion) Learn a few portrait tips. Time off when schools are off. Make it pass the laid off slips, you get 3 weeks off in December 1 week training Your breaks are when there is a gap between classes.

Cons

Seasonal employment Shotty equipment 30 minutes lunch School staff are demanding and inconsiderate You don't get notified when a school cancels and you show up Lead photographers make the same as a newbie photographer Carry the set in your personal vehicle, it weighs causing more wear and tear . Company not responsible for damages to your vehicle if broken into to steal the equipment . Hourly pay is low No health insurance

2.0

Oct 15, 2018

Low Pay, Tiring Work, No Benefits

Photographer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

—You work early and get off early. —No weekends.

Cons

—Seasonal —No health/dental/vision insurance unless you work a certain amount of hours (and they’ll make sure you don’t) ...don’t get sick —Low pay for tiring work...hauling heavy equipment sometimes up and down stairs-through small spaces; setting it up and taking it down; taking it in and out your car... so much fun in cold weather —Wear and tear on vehicle and the pay is not worth that —Forcing kids to smile; little room for creativity This is a job if you just really WANT to do it. Or for people that have no skills. They’ll hire anyone willing to do it.

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