Job Title: PhotographerLocation: Vancouver, BC
About Us:
Family-run, tech-driven, heart-centered.
As Western Canada's premiere school photography company, we're all about providing a premium experience and beautiful photographs to students of all ages. We're looking for candidates who love working with people, want to learn new photography skills and know the value of providing a great customer experience.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome folks of all genders, identities, orientations and abilities to apply.
Position Overview:
This position is a seasonal contract from August 11, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with the possibility of extending to June 2026. Part-time and full-time positions are available, with the possibility of coming back every school year.
Key Responsibilities:

• Capture high-quality school, graduation, group and event photography for students of all ages.
• Ensure every photo session runs smoothly and meets our high standards for image quality and customer experience.
• Engage with students, their families and school staff to create a positive and memorable photography experience.
• Set up and dismantle photography equipment onsite at schools.
• Basic photography and administrative tasks including end of day reports and image tagging.
• For some events, act as the main contact and manage student data to ensure accuracy.

Requirements:

• Photography experience is an asset but not required. We're looking for candidates who love to work with people, specifically children and youth. Our extensive training program will teach you how to take great photos!
• High-energy and fast-paced. We photograph thousands of students each week. You'll be mostly on your feet and need to be able to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Community mindset and attention to detail. Candidates must know how to work as a team and care about the details.
• A valid BC driver's license is preferred but not required. We need photographers who can drive with photography gear to our shoots. Candidates without a license are still encouraged to apply as most locations are accessible by transit.

Successful candidates must also be based in the lower mainland and legally eligible to work in Canada. Since we work with children and minors, they must also pass a criminal record check.
Benefits:

• Starting wage is $19 per hour with location-based premiums added
• Extensive training on portrait photography
• Bonuses based on performance reviews
• Exclusive employee discounts in our Mount Pleasant neighborhood
• Paid travel opportunities throughout BC and Western Canada
• Growth opportunities within our company

How to Apply:
Submit your resume, a brief cover letter telling us why you're a great fit for our team, plus two references. If you have a photography portfolio or Instagram, please include the link in your application.
About The Artona Group:

Family-run, tech-driven and heart-centred. As Western Canada's premiere school photography company, we're all about providing a premium experience and beautiful photographs to students of all ages.Read more about the Artona story here: https://artona.com/why-artona