Freelance Early Years Photographer – Join the Concept Photography Team!
Location: Must be local due to travel requirements.
Pay: £100-£180/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 UK’s leading early years photography company, capturing precious moments in nurseries, pre-schools, and playgroups. We’re looking for talented photographers with big personalities to join our team!
The Role: 50% Photography, 50% Personality!
Being a nursery photographer isn’t just about technical skill – it’s about energy, patience, and making kids feel at ease. You’ll 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 You’ll 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 expenses—be 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 2–3 PM.
The great thing is that your schedule is released months in advance, allowing you to plan around other commitments.
Mileage and travel: Concept Photography do not pay mileage, due to freelance photographers being able to claim back through their self assessment annually. However we do have a tiered system for further away shoots.
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 2026
Think you’d be a great fit? Apply now with your portfolio or website!
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: £100.00-£180.00 per day
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
Experience:
- Studio photography: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving license (required)
Work Location: On the road
