Team/Individual Photographer

Youth Sports Team & Individual Photographer

Part-Time, Seasonal | In-Person | Immediate Hiring

About the Role

Once Upon A Time Portraits is seeking dependable photographers for traditional posed Team & Individual youth sports portraits—not action photography. You will work at organized picture days throughout metro Phoenix and select Arizona cities, creating consistent, professional images that families will value.

What You’ll Do

Photograph posed individual athletes and organized team groups using your own DSLR or mirrorless camera
Direct athletes confidently and arrange teams by height, spacing, posture, and visibility
Follow OUAT camera settings, posing standards, and picture-day procedures; no post-editing is required
Review paperwork and special photo requests before photographing each athlete
Work efficiently while maintaining image quality and keeping teams on schedule
Communicate professionally with coaches, parents, athletes, and crew members
Assist with equipment setup, breakdown, and transport

What We’re Looking For

Experience with posed individuals or organized team groups preferred
Your own dependable DSLR or mirrorless camera and a versatile zoom lens
External flash strongly recommended
Working knowledge of exposure, focus, camera settings, and flash operation
Reliable transportation, valid identification/driver’s license, and current auto insurance (if applicable)
Smartphone and reliable email access
Patient, positive, organized, coachable, and comfortable directing children and large teams
Able to work outdoors, travel to locations, lift 5–15 pounds, and complete a background check if required

Schedule and Pay

Fall season: August through November
Saturdays are the primary and busiest workdays
Sunday and select weekday assignments are also available
Typical assignment length: approximately 5–8 hours
Applicable mileage and travel compensation
Starting pay: $17.50 per hour

Scheduling and Commitment

This is a flexible, event-based opportunity with Saturday, Sunday, and select weekday assignments. You choose which assignments to accept, but once accepted, we rely on you to honor that commitment. Dependability, punctuality, and consistent attendance are essential.

Our company's mobile app is required to view available assignments, receive updates, access the team directory and documents, use chat, and access other work-related features.

Equipment and Training

Training is provided to operate our professional photography and lighting equipment. Once Upon A Time Portraits will provide a canopy and field-equipment package, with new and used options available.

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Application Question(s):

First available Saturday:
Known unavailable Saturdays:
Photography equipment for the photographer role:

Work Location: In person