Sports Photographer

Date posted: September 9, 2026 Pay: From $17.00 per hour High School Sports & Team Photographer Turn Your Afternoons Into Something Awesome Are you a college student looking for flexible, part-time work that gets you out of the classroom and into the action? Love sports? Enjoy working with people? Interested in photography but don't have professional experience? No experience? No problem We'll teach you everything you need to know. Join the award-winning team at Upstate Images and get paid to photograph high school athletes in our award winning Fall Sports program Upstate Images is one of the region's fastest-growing, nationally award-winning school photography companies. We're looking for energetic, dependable college students to join our High School Sports Photography Team. This is a great opportunity for students looking for temporary, part-time work primarily during afternoons and early evenings, while gaining real-world experience, developing photography skills, and having fun along the way. NO PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Never used a professional camera? That's okay We'll provide paid, hands-on training and teach you how to use professional photography equipment, work with athletes and coaches, and capture great images. Already have photography experience? Even better Bring your skills and we'll help you take them to the next level. What You'll Do - Photograph high school sports teams and athletes - Capture team portraits, individual athlete portraits - Photograph a variety of sports throughout the Fall Season - Travel to local high schools using your own reliable vehicle - Set up and operate professional photography equipment — we'll train you - Work with coaches, athletes, and school staff to create a positive experience - Help athletes feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera - Capture memorable images that athletes and families will enjoy for years - Work independently while being part of an energetic, supportive photography team Why This Is Great for College Students Looking for a job that works around your college schedule? Most assignments take place in the afternoon and early evening, making this an ideal part-time opportunity for students with classes during the day. - Part-time, temporary position - Primarily afternoon and early-evening hours - Flexible scheduling around your availability - $17.00 per hour plus paid drive time - Paid photography training - Work at local high schools and sporting events - Photograph different sports throughout the year - Build professional photography and communication skills - Work with a fun, energetic team - Gain experience that can help build your resume - Opportunities for additional work with Upstate Images Get Paid to Be Part of the Action If you're a college student looking for a fun, flexible part-time job, love sports, enjoy meeting people, and want to learn photography, this could be the perfect opportunity. You don't need photography experience. You don't need a photography degree. We'll teach you. You bring the energy. Join Upstate Images and get behind the camera, onto the sidelines, and into the action Apply today and start building skills, making connections, and creating great memories with Upstate Images Benefits - Flexible schedule - Paid photography training - Opportunities for continued work License/Certification - Driver's License (Required) Shift Availability - Afternoon Shift (Required) - Early Evening Shift (Preferred) Willingness to Travel - 100% (Required) Work Location - On the road Pay: $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 – 25.0 per week Benefits: - Flexible schedule Work Location: On the road