The Sands Kenya offers a variety of accommodations throughout Diani, ranging from Kenya’s ‘only’ private island resort to a ‘barefoot luxury’ beachfront resort and budget-friendly options, catering to all types of travellers.

Resident Photographer - Chale Island

Job Type

Contract , Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

Not specified

Location

Kwale

Job Field

Media Production and Entertainment

Position Summary

The Resident Photographer will be based on Chale Island, providing photography experiences for guests while capturing the island, activities and everyday guest experiences.

This is a 3-month resident position starting mid-January 2027, ideal for a creative, outgoing photographer who enjoys working with people and becoming part of island life.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Photography & Experiences

Offer couples, family, individual and special occasion photoshoots.

Photograph proposals, honeymoons, anniversaries and celebrations

Edit and deliver guest photographs to a professional standard.

Teach guests how to take better photos using their own phones and cameras.

Host occasional sunset photography walks and informal photography sessions.

Help guests create great holiday photos and short-form content/Reels.

Island Activities & Content

Join selected guest activities such as snorkelling, boat trips, nature walks and sundowners to capture authentic moments.

Work alongside Marine Biology, Watersports and Guest Experience teams.

Capture lifestyle photography and short-form video of the island, activities, dining, spa and special experiences. • Build a library of fresh Chale Island content for the marketing team.

Key Attributes

Strong photography and editing skills with a professional portfolio.

Own professional photography equipment. Warm, outgoing and confident interacting with international guests.

Comfortable photographing couples, families and individuals.

Strong understanding of smartphone photography.

Creative, independent and happy living within a small island community.

Strong spoken English.

Resort, hospitality, travel or lifestyle photography experience is an advantage.

Drone, underwater photography and videography skills are strong advantages.

Contract

3-month contract starting mid-January 2027

Resident position on Chale Island

Accommodation and meals provided

Schedule varies around guest activities, photoshoots and operational requirements

Additional benefits and contract details shared during application

• Offer couples, family, individual and special occasion photoshoots.
• Photograph proposals, honeymoons, anniversaries and celebrations
• Edit and deliver guest photographs to a professional standard.
• Teach guests how to take better photos using their own phones and cameras.
• Host occasional sunset photography walks and informal photography sessions.
• Help guests create great holiday photos and short-form content/Reels.
• Join selected guest activities such as snorkelling, boat trips, nature walks and sundowners to capture authentic moments.
• Work alongside Marine Biology, Watersports and Guest Experience teams.
• Capture lifestyle photography and short-form video of the island, activities, dining, spa and special experiences.
• Build a library of fresh Chale Island content for the marketing team.

• Strong photography and editing skills
• Professional portfolio
• Ability to interact with international guests
• Comfortable photographing couples, families and individuals
• Strong understanding of smartphone photography
• Creative and independent
• Strong spoken English
• Drone photography (advantage)
• Underwater photography (advantage)
• Videography skills (advantage)

• BA/BSc/HND
• Own professional photography equipment