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Wedding photographer

*Applications will be considered as they are submitted - please apply ASAP*

Salary range: Up to $75,000 (based on experience) + super + annual bonus.
Employment basis: Casual
Hours: Up to 38 hours per week (depending on your availability and ability to apply yourself to other parts of our business)
Location: Harrison, ACT (predominantly, and on location as required)

About the position

Mel Hill Photography is a busy photography studio in Canberra, established for 16 years, specialising in weddings, family portraiture, business/marketing imagery and headshots, events, photo booths and live streaming.

We are looking for a fun, energetic and outgoing photographer with a genuine passion for capturing weddings to join our team.  

The primary role involves working in all aspects of our wedding photography business including meeting with couples, photographing weddings, editing, album design and marketing.

Secondary roles include setup/teardown and operation of our photo booths at events, along with operating our live streaming equipment, so an interest in working with technology is an advantage.  No prior knowledge or experience around live-streaming or operating photo booths is expected and full training will be provided.

Other important qualities for this position are reliability, punctuality and immaculate personal presentation.

This is a casual role of up to 38 hrs/week but conversion to a permanent role can be negotiated at a later date.  As this is a position centred around events, it involves a significant evening and weekend commitment in addition to weekday work, and when you work on weekends you will be offered time off in lieu during the following week(s). Time off can be arranged with good prior notice.

Please note: Due to the nature of working in a studio that photographs families you will need to be a non-smoker, maintain a WWVP card, and stay up to date with vaccinations including covid, flu, whooping cough and MMR.

Expressions of interest welcomed from both locally based photographers, and interstate photographers interested in relocating to the ACT.

Please get in touch with Michael on 0412 233 968 or email mel@melhillphotography.com for any questions.


Position responsibilities

  • Photographing weddings (large & small, in both lead shooter and 2nd shooter roles, both during the week and on weekends).

  • Image editing and retouching.

  • Product/album sales.

  • Setup/teardown and operation of our photo booths.

  • Live streaming.

  • Develop and actively seek new opportunities.

  • Operate and maintain our photography equipment.

  • Administration tasks including receiving phone calls, responding to emails, scheduling clients and using our studio management software to manage bookings.

  • General studio upkeep and organisation.

  • Participation in marketing and promotional activities.


Minimum requirements

  • At least some prior experience photographing weddings (we will provide more on the job training for someone with less experience).

  • Knowledge of cameras, lighting, composition and styling.

  • Proficient in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

  • Available to work at least one day on most weekends.

  • Able to lift up to 30kg.

  • Strong attention to to detail, trustworthy, reliable and well groomed.

  • A genuine desire to work in the photography industry.

  • Outstanding and consistent customer service skills.

  • Excellent organisation skills, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

  • Articulate, friendly and a good communicator.

  • Ability to use initiative and work unsupervised - a strong self starter.

  • Can do attitude, team-player with a good sense of humour!


An ideal candidate would also have:

  • Access to a reliable vehicle and/or the ability to drive a manual vehicle.

  • Experience with the Canon camera system and lenses.

  • Design or creative writing skills.

  • A strong interest in working with technology.


Employee perks

  • Regular team events and gestures of appreciation throughout the year.

  • Access to professional development courses.

  • Flexible working arrangements.

  • Bonus programs include annual performance and sales goals.

  • Free parking and situated on a light rail stop.

  • In studio cafe-style coffee machine, drinks fridge and snacks.

  • Working with the latest Canon camera systems (Canon R6 with RF lenses) and iMac computers (there is no requirement to maintain your own cameras or equipment).

To apply

Please send your resume, a link to examples of your wedding photography work, and tell us in your email why you'd be a good fit for the position to mel@melhillphotography.com 

Applicants will be assessed and interviewed as submissions are received, so please apply promptly.   Contact Michael on 0412 233 968 or email mel@melhillphotography.com for any questions.

Date published: 30 June 2022