This One Counts - a Division of Sarah Gallagher Studios Youth Sports Portrait Photographer Longmeadow, MA · Part time Company website

Apply for Youth Sports Portrait Photographer

We’re a growing photography team that brings enthusiasm to a clear system, steady energy to busy photo days, and a real focus on helping kids feel confident in front of the camera.

This isn’t just a camera job. It’s a people job. You’ll be behind the camera taking posed portraits while also directing athletes, keeping kids engaged, and helping photo day stay on schedule.

If you’ve coached a team, run a classroom, managed a front desk, worked with families, or kept a busy household organized, you may already have many of the skills we need. We’ll teach you the photography side.

WHAT THIS JOB IS — AND ISN’T

On photo day, you'll photograph posed individual portraits and team photos at a set-up portrait station using our cameras, lighting, and backdrops.

You won’t be shooting games, practices, or sideline action.

WHAT YOU’LL DO ON PHOTO DAYS

• Set up and tear down photo equipment

• Take posed individual portraits and team photos using our cameras and lighting

• Pose and direct athletes so every kid looks confident

• Make quick adjustments to posing, expression, clothing, and small details

• Work alongside a Photo Day Assistant to keep the line moving and the energy upbeat

• Follow a consistent photography system while keeping each interaction positive and efficient

IS THIS THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR SCHEDULE?

This is a part-time, seasonal role. Work is scheduled by photo day rather than by a regular weekly shift.

• Busy seasons: September–November and March–June

• Most photo days are weekday evenings and weekends, usually 4–8 hours

This role can be a great fit alongside a day job, freelance work, coaching, or a family schedule. It is not a full-time position and does not offer guaranteed weekly hours.

This role is best suited for someone based in Western Massachusetts or Northern Connecticut, as most photo days are currently within that area, with occasional travel to other parts of Massachusetts or Connecticut.

A GOOD FIT IS SOMEONE WHO:

• Works well with kids and is comfortable giving clear direction

• Brings positive energy without losing structure or focus

• Stays calm and makes good decisions when things get busy

• Is reliable, punctual, and comfortable following a system

• Notices small details and can work efficiently

• Wants flexible part-time work that can grow with a small business

A BIG PLUS

Comfort with a camera or experience in portrait photography, including family or newborn photography, studio lighting, school or sports photography, or sports media and TV production.

Photography experience is helpful, but it is not required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 or older

• Reliable transportation required

• Comfortable standing for several hours and helping carry and set up basic photo equipment

• Background checks are required after an offer, including CORI and a national background check, along with SafeSport certification, because we work with minors