EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER (Contract) for High School Formals

About us
Your Photographer is a Brisbane based company that has photographed high school formals and events for over 20 years. Schools keep coming back because we deliver consistent, professional results every time. We're looking for 2 to 3 contract photographers to join our crew for formal season across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, and Ipswich.

The must haves for this role

Available for the four busiest dates in 2026 listed below

Your own mid or pro level camera body, a 24 to 70mm (or 24 to 105mm) lens
A current Blue Card, or willing to apply for one

An ABN and reliable transport

Experience photographing people (weddings, events, parties, or portraits), with a portfolio to show it

The upcoming dates

Tuesday 17 November from 3:30pm, either Sunshine Coast or Brisbane

Wednesday 18 November from 4pm, Brisbane

Thursday 19 November from 4pm, either Brisbane or Tamborine

Friday 20 November from 7am until around 12 or 1pm, graduations in Brisbane

Most events run 5 to 7 hours, so expect to finish as late as 11pm.

What the job looks like

Depending on the event and your skills, you could be roving, shooting in our studio setup, or doing both.

Roving:

Car and red carpet arrivals

Friend groups, family photos, and table shots

Speeches and award presentations

Dancing and candids





Year level cohort photos of 50 to 120 students

All shot on your own camera with flash

Studio:

Posed student portraits, from individuals to large groups

Shot to our house style and brief

You will also help with setup and pack down, which involves some lifting.

This role shoot only, with no editing.

You will hand over your cards at the end of the night.

Dress code:

We provide a polo shirt, you wear black business pants and closed in black shoes.

The honest bit

Formals are loud, quick, and full of excitement. You'll be on your feet all night, often taking charge of large groups. If it sounds like fun, read on.

You will thrive here if you

Can take charge of a busy room with confidence and fun

Think on your feet when plans change

Follow a brief and deliver consistent results

Work just as well solo as you do with the team

Nice to have

Experience using on camera flash at events

A backup camera body and a speedlight

What you get

From $45 per hour, based on your experience and role

Payment within 10 days of invoice

Full training, starting with a Zoom chat and a paid trial shift at an event

Seasonal work that fits around your own photography business, or other work

A friendly, supportive crew and some of the biggest nights of the school year

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📌 Event Photographer (Queensland)
🏢 Your Photographer
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