In Search of Talented and Fun Portrait Photographers!
MugsyClicks is a family-owned and operated school portrait company located in San Rafael. We provide school portraiture to over 150 schools in SF, East Bay, Marin, and Sonoma. We are celebrated for our modern approach, utilizing the vibrant outdoor Bay Area landscapes and natural light in our creative work.
We are looking to grow our team of gifted creatives. Specifically, we seek established, experienced photographers specializing in child portraiture, families, weddings, and event photography. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and have mastered the art of coaxing smiles, we are very interested in meeting you!
What You’ll Do:
- Photograph students outdoors using natural light
- Create authentic, expressive portraits in a fast‑moving environment
- Travel to a school location each day, sometimes two locations
- Work independently as Make Up Day photographer
- Work with team on some days - schedule dependent
- Represent MugsyClicks with professionalism and warmth
Schedule & Pay:
- Seasonal dates: August – November
- Hours: Monday–Friday, approx. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Set Schedule - Schedule will be provided
- Compensation: $50/hr for qualified photographers
- Assignment value: Typically $150–$400 per job
- Additional opportunities available throughout the year
What You’ll Need:
- Reliable transportation to travel to San Rafael headquarters and to school locations transporting gear
- Professional experience photographing children, families, weddings, or events
- Strong natural‑light photography skills (studio lighting a plus)
- Professional references demonstrating reliability and quality
- Required gear: DSLR or mirrorless camera (Canon Mark III/IV, R5 series, or equivalent), 24–70mm lens, 70–200mm f/2.8–f/4 lens
Why Photographers Love Working With Us:
- Creative, outdoor portrait work
- Fun, energetic environment
- Supportive team culture
- Predictable weekday schedule
- No weekend conflict with freelance weddings/events
Is Photography your calling? Do you feel a connection with the MugsyClicks culture? Apply Today!
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have professional photography experience (children, families, weddings, or events)?
- Are you comfortable working with children in a fast‑paced environment?
- Are you willing to travel to schools in San Francisco, East Bay, Marin, and Sonoma?
- Are you able to work independently as a Make Up Photographer, in charge of gear and managing a tight schedule?
- Are you available to work between August 3rd to November 20th?
- Do you have reliable transportation to travel to school locations across the Bay Area and transport photo gear/equipment?
- Can you commit to a schedule that we provide? The jobs are set on the calendar, and we need to fill them all.
Work Location: On the road
