Freelance Sports Photographer (UK Wide)
Company: Club Legends
Location: Nationwide (UK)
Job Type: Freelance / Self-Employed
Salary: Competitive day rate (based on experience)
Join the Club Legends Team
Club Legends is one of the UK's leading providers of professional football and sports photography, delivering exciting Photo Day experiences for grassroots sports clubs across the country.
We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and talented Freelance Photographers to join our nationwide team. If you're passionate about photography, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Club Legends Photographer, you'll travel to sports clubs to deliver professional team and individual photography using our proven portable studio setup. You'll create a fun, engaging experience while producing high-quality images that players, families, and clubs will treasure.
Each Photo Day is carefully organised, allowing you to focus on delivering an efficient, enjoyable, and professional photography experience.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for photographers who are:
- Experienced in sports, school, portrait or studio photography (preferred but not essential)
- Confident using DSLR or mirrorless camera systems
- Friendly, professional and approachable
- Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working with children, parents and club volunteers
- Well organised and able to work efficiently under time schedules
- Willing to travel to venues across their region
- Self-motivated and reliable
Full training on the Club Legends Photo Day process will be provided.
Essential Equipment
To undertake Club Legends Photo Days, applicants must have access to the following equipment:
Camera Equipment
- DSLR or Mirrorless Camera (minimum 16 megapixels)
- Standard zoom lens (approximately 24–100mm or equivalent)
- Camera memory cards
- Spare camera batteries
- Remote shutter release (preferred)
Studio Equipment
- 2 x Studio Monolights (minimum 250W)
- 2 x Light Stands
- 2 x Bounce Umbrellas
- Lighting Trigger
- Sturdy Tripod
- Light Meter
- Tape Measure
- Extension Leads
- Laptop (Windows or Mac)
- Tethering equipment (cables and software)
Assistant
Photographers must provide an assistant to manage administration during Photo Days. Your assistant must also have access to a Windows PC or Mac laptop.
What We Offer
- Competitive freelance rates
- Flexible work throughout the year
- Opportunities to work with football and sports clubs across the UK
- A professional, established photography brand
- Full training and ongoing support
- The chance to be part of exciting Photo Day events enjoyed by thousands of players and families every season
Please Note
Applicants must have access to all of the equipment listed above in order to be considered for this role.
If you're an enthusiastic photographer looking to combine your passion for photography with sport and enjoy working with people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Club Legends nationwide photography team.
Work Location: On the road
