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. 

Intern responsibilities: 

• Primary photographer for Summit events during the summer, either in Colorado or Georgia, covering Student Conferences (both in-person and online), as well as other events. Shooting for other projects and marketing campaigns, as assigned. 
• Completely confident with the technical aspects of photography to be able to focus on capturing strong, relational images that tell Summit’s story visually. 
• Meet with members of Summit’s marketing group to discuss specific photo needs for the upcoming year, including capturing candid photos and setting up intentional photo shoots for marketing campaigns. 
• Provide photos for social media posts frequently. 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 manager for feedback, planning, and problem-solving. 

Requirements: 

• 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 
• Adept at creative problem-solving, able to manage time well, responsible for leading projects, and able to work within deadlines 
• Able to travel and operate independently, as needed 
• Willing to receive feedback and input

Reports to: Isaac Morse, Video Production Manager 

Location & Dates: 

Summit Headquarters, Manitou Springs, CO. May 11 - August 28, 2026. 

OR 

Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA. June 23 - July 24, 2026. 

Regardless of location, Interns live on-site in provided housing. 

Note which location you are applying for in your application. If you need flexibility around school dates or for other scheduling conflicts, please also note that in your application.