School Photographer - Portraits and Groups

MSP Photography Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MSP Photography Pty Ltd is seeking friendly, reliable individuals to join our school photography team for 2027. Expect early starts, travel to different schools and seasonal peaks in workload. You will capture student portraits and group photographs while maintaining a professional, supportive atmosphere on set.

Ideal candidates bring patience, strong communication, and a team-first attitude, with the ability to follow privacy procedures and work across multiple schools.

Qualifications

• Reliability, preparation and pride in your work.
• Patience, warmth and confident communication.
• A team-first attitude and willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail and openness to feedback.
• A NSW Working With Children Check for paid work, verified before school duties begin.
• Ability to meet travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Capture consistent student portraits and group photographs.
• Give clear, friendly instructions and help students feel at ease.
• Set up and pack down equipment alongside your teammates.
• Work with school staff and our office team to keep sessions organised.
• Follow image identification, file handling and privacy procedures.

Skills

Reliability

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

Job description

School Photographer - Portraits and Groups

At MSP Photography Sydney, a successful photo day is a team effort. It's about helping students feel comfortable, creating photographs families treasure and working together to make the day run smoothly. We take our work seriously and enjoy working together. We value a friendly atmosphere where colleagues help each other, share ideas and bring positive energy to the day. There's room for a laugh, alongside a professional approach to our schools, students and photographs.

We are looking for reliable, personable people to join our 2027 photography team. Expect early starts, travel to different schools and seasonal peaks in workload.

Key responsibilities

• Capture consistent student portraits and group photographs
• Give clear, friendly instructions and help students feel at ease
• Set up and pack down equipment alongside your teammates
• Work with school staff and our office team to keep sessions organised
• Follow image identification, file handling and privacy procedures

About you

• Reliability, preparation and pride in your work
• Patience, warmth and confident communication
• A team-first attitude and willingness to learn
• Attention to detail and openness to feedback
• A valid driver's licence and suitable Australian work rights
• Ability to meet travel requirements
• A NSW Working With Children Check for paid work, verified before school duties begin
• Portrait, event or studio photography experience is valued

About us

At MSP Photography, we’ve been capturing school memories across Australia for over 35 years as the nation’s largest school photography network. We combine professionalism, quality and people-first values to deliver timeless student images each year.