Freelance Early Years Photographer Join the Concept Photography Team! Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. Location: Must be local due to travel requirementsPay: 100-170/day (based on shoot size)Availability: Ideally 3-4 days per week (Monday to Friday, no weekends)Requirements: Must have a car or van and a full UK driving licence Concept Photography is the UKs leading early years photography company, capturing precious moments in nurseries, pre-schools, and playgroups. Were looking for talented photographers with big personalities to join our team! The Role: 50% Photography, 50% Personality! Being a nursery photographer isnt just about technical skill its about energy, patience, and making kids feel at ease. Youll need to be fun, adaptable, and unflappable, with a natural ability to connect with children, staff, and parents. Some experience working with families or children as a photographer is required. However, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you refine your skills and adapt to this unique field. What Youll Do: Travel to nurseries with a full studio setup (provided) Capture beautiful portraits of babies and children Set up and manage a mobile studio (indoors and outdoors) Handle post-processing (culling images, backing up files) Deliver top-quality images to our head office What You Need: Photography Skills: Studio lighting and composition experience Gear: Decent DSLR/Mirrorless camera and a short-range zoom lens (e.g., 24-70mm) Editing: Proficiency in Lightroom/Photoshop (Adobe package required) Travel: Full UK driving licence and reliable car/van (essential) DBS Check: Enhanced DBS is desired but can be arranged through us Personality: Confidence, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage young children and staff As a self-employed freelancer, you would be eligible to claim mileage expensesbe sure to check the latest HMRC guidelines. Work Schedule & Seasonal Peaks Due to the nature of our business, we have busy and quiet seasons throughout the year. Peak seasons run from April to mid-July and mid-September to late November. Early starts may be required. Most nursery shoots require arrival between 8 AM and 9 AM. A small shoot may require an 8:30 AM arrival, ready for a 9 AM start, finishing around 11:30 AM. Larger shoots may require an 8 AM arrival, ready for 8:30 AM, finishing around 23 PM. The great thing is that your schedule is released months in advance, allowing you to plan around other commitments. What We Provide: Full studio kit (lights, backdrops, stands, props) Comprehensive training and ongoing support Pre-organized schedules to fit around other freelance work Why Join Us? Be part of a friendly, supportive team Work in a fun, creative environment Opportunity to grow your skills in a unique niche Start Date: September 2025 Think youd be a great fit? Apply now with your portfolio or website! Job Type: FreelancePay: 110.00-180.00 per dayBenefits: Company eventsExperience: Studio photography: 1 year (required)Licence/Certification: UK Driving license (required)Location: South East London (required)Work Location: On the roadApplication deadline: 20/08/2025
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Freelance Early Years Photographer