Company Overview
Made the Grade Photography (www.madethegrade.ca) is a growing school photography company serving the Lower Mainland. We’ve been well received because of our fresh style of photography and lighting setups designed to highlight the youth, personality and energy of the elementary school students we photograph.
We provide school administrators and teachers with a smooth, easy, and fun picture day experience, while giving parents beautiful portraiture that stands apart from the school photos of yesteryear.
Our core value is simple: make picture day feel easy, fun, and positive for everyone involved — especially the kids. We believe great school photography starts with positive energy, patience, and genuine care for the students, schools, and families we serve.
Summary
We have a small, dedicated team of photographers who return year after year because picture day with Made the Grade is genuinely a lot of fun. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for several new photographers to join our team this year and help us serve our expanding list of schools.
The ideal applicant is dependable, punctual, respectful, and brings positive energy to every picture day. This role is especially well-suited to someone who enjoys working with elementary-aged children and has the warmth, patience, and enthusiasm needed to help students feel comfortable in front of the camera.
Applicants should have their own vehicle and good availability during the fall school photography season, which runs from September through November. A seasonal schedule will be provided well in advance so team members can plan accordingly.
Responsibilities
As a school photographer with Made the Grade Photography, your main responsibility is to help create a smooth, positive, and enjoyable picture day experience for students, teachers, and school staff.
Duties may include:
- Helping transport photography equipment into and out of schools, including cameras, lights, stands, backdrops, and other picture day supplies.
- Assisting with the setup and takedown of photo stations, including backgrounds, lighting, camera equipment and related gear.
- Engaging with elementary-aged students in a warm, friendly, and upbeat way to help them feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
- Photographing students within a fast-paced school schedule, working toward an efficient pace of approximately 40-60 seconds per student once trained.
- Helping students with simple posing direction, posture, expression, while paying attention to small details such as hair, collars, glasses, or clothing adjustments when appropriate.
- Using patience, humour, and encouragement to bring out natural expressions and help nervous or shy children feel at ease.
- Working respectfully and professionally with teachers, administrators, parent volunteers, and other school staff throughout the day and representing Made the Grade Photography in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner at every school.
- Paying attention to common photography issues such as lighting, focus, posing, student positioning, and background placement, and making simple adjustments as needed.
- Following Made the Grade Photography’s picture day process, posing approach, and quality standards after training has been provided.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with elementary aged children in a positive environment.
- A vehicle, or dependable transportation to and from each picture day.
- Good availability during the fall school photography season, especially September through November.
- A willingness to learn our photography process, posing style, and picture day workflow.
- A positive attitude and enthusiasm for creating memorable experiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with young students.
Photography experience is valued, but absolutely not essential. All necessary training will be provided. An ideal candidate will have that special kind of energy — the kind that puts children at ease, helps them enjoy picture day, and keeps the day moving with warmth and confidence.
If you enjoy working with children and want to be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, professionalism, and fun, we invite you to apply today at Made the Grade Photography. Your energy could make all the difference on picture day.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience with school photography?
- Do you have your own vehicle or dependable access to a vehicle?
- Please describe any experience you might have working with children in a positive environment.
Work Location: On the road
