Automotive & Motorcycle Content Photographer
Date Posted: 6 August 2026
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary: £30,000 - 36,000 per year depending on experience.
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cheltenham GL51 8HE
Please note: this is a physically demanding, hands-on role and applicants must be confident handling motorcycles. A significant part of the job involves pushing, manoeuvring, loading, unloading and positioning motorcycles of different sizes and weights, so a good level of physical fitness is essential. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and a motorcycle licence, and must be comfortable riding and moving motorcycles safely. A company van will be provided for transporting vehicles and equipment as part of the role.
About Us
We are building one of the UK’s most exciting enthusiast vehicle brands, celebrating exceptional motorcycles and cars from across generations.
Our passion is bringing people closer to incredible machines through world-class photography, video, storytelling and customer experiences.
Whether it is a historic motorcycle with decades of heritage, a beautifully engineered modern machine, or a special performance vehicle, our goal is the same: to showcase every vehicle with the quality, passion and attention to detail it deserves.
We believe every vehicle has a story, and our content is how we share that story with our community.
About The Role
We are looking for a talented Automotive & Motorcycle Content Photographer to join our growing creative team.
This is not purely a photography role. You will also be actively involved in riding, moving, positioning, collecting and transporting motorcycles and cars as part of the day-to-day position.
You will be responsible for creating exceptional photography that represents our brand across our website, social media channels, advertising campaigns, competitions and future media platforms.
This role requires someone who combines technical photography ability with creativity, organisation and a genuine passion for vehicles.
You will have the opportunity to photograph a wide variety of motorcycles and cars, from heritage machines to modern performance vehicles.
Key ResponsibilitiesVehicle Photography
- Produce high-quality automotive and motorcycle photography that meets our brand standards.
- Capture vehicles in a way that highlights their design, character and story.
- Photograph motorcycles and cars in both studio environments and outdoor locations.
- Capture hero images, detailed feature shots and lifestyle photography.
- Create content suitable for websites, social media, advertising and marketing campaigns.
Vehicle Handling & Logistics
- Confidently ride, move and position motorcycles as required.
- Collect and safely transport vehicles to photography locations.
- Load and unload motorcycles safely using appropriate equipment.
- Work carefully around valuable motorcycles and cars.
- Carry out basic vehicle preparation before photography.
- Maintain excellent care and presentation standards.
- Be comfortable driving vans and a variety of vehicles.
Editing & Asset Management
- Edit photographs using professional editing software.
- Maintain consistency in colour, style and quality across all imagery.
- Organise and archive image files correctly.
- Maintain an efficient workflow from capture to final delivery.
- Ensure all content is backed up and stored correctly.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with the Operations Manager and wider content team.
- Communicate progress and completion of photography projects.
- Help develop and improve our photography standards.
- Contribute ideas for improving our visual identity and storytelling.
Essential Requirements
- Strong photography skills with a portfolio demonstrating your ability.
- Experience using professional cameras and editing software.
- Experience with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Confident and capable riding, moving and handling motorcycles.
- Comfortable driving vans and a variety of vehicles.
- Physically capable of safely moving motorcycles.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Reliable, trustworthy and professional.
- Able to work independently and manage your own workload.
Desirable Experience
- Automotive or motorcycle photography experience.
- Experience photographing premium products.
- Knowledge and passion for motorcycles, cars or engineering.
- Experience with video production.
- Drone photography experience.
- Experience creating social media content.
The Person We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who cares about quality.
Someone who notices the small details others miss.
Someone who understands that a great photograph does more than show a vehicle - it creates emotion and desire.
You should take pride in your work, have a perfectionist mindset and want to help build something special.
You will be joining a company that is passionate about exceptional machines, craftsmanship and creating memorable experiences for our community.
Because this is a hands-on role, we are also looking for someone who is genuinely comfortable around motorcycles and confident taking responsibility for moving, riding and handling valuable machines safely.
What We Offer
- £30,000 salary.
- Opportunity to work with incredible motorcycles and cars.
- Creative freedom and responsibility.
- The chance to help build a growing British enthusiast brand.
- A role where your work will be seen by a large and passionate audience.
- Professional photography equipment provided.
Equipment Provided
- Sony Alpha a7 IV 33MP Mirrorless Camera.
- 80–24 adjustable zoom lens.
How To Apply
Please send your portfolio along with examples of any work you have done in the social media space.
We would particularly like to see examples of automotive, motorcycle, product, lifestyle or social media photography where available.
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cheltenham GL51 8HE
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cheltenham GL51 8HE
