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Become a Partner in Photography

Test-Shoots aims to serve the needs and interests of emerging professional photographers working within the creative and non-profit spaces. Our immediate objective is to form partnerships with such photographers who share in our vision and can benefit from a mutually supportive relationship with our organisation.

Mirroring the structure of a traditional photographic cooperative, Test-Shoots intends to leverage the photography of its Partners in order to generate more professional opportunities for them. Our core team will be responsible for growing the profile of the organisation with the support of our partners, and for fairly distributing these professional opportunities as they are acquired.

An Individual Photographer within a cooperative organisation

We expect the photographers who join our organisation to be semi-established in the professional sphere, already with their own small network and portfolio of clients. Most importantly, our Partners will retain ownership of their existing clients, with no expectation for any opportunities that come from them to be shared among other T-S partners. Test-Shoots will only use the photographic work done for such clients (with their prior consent) to publicise the broad range of services the organisation and its partners can offer prospective clients.

In the short term, T-S Partners can expect to gain the immediate support of our platform and community, connecting them with a wide creative network and bringing their photography exposure and credibility. In addition, Partners should expect the support of each other, as we create the means, structure and incentive for our partners to work together. As Test-Shoots is still only in the initial stages of development, much of the potential of this organisation is also yet to be discovered. We will be eager to welcome ideas from our Partners about ways of innovating and developing further.

Is this for you?

We ask that everyone interested in applying to become a T-S Partner in Photography consider whether this is the right opportunity for them. Many photographers are at a stage in their career where membership of a cooperative would be unnecessary and not sufficiently rewarding. On the other hand, if you are taking your first steps in the industry, have a few clients and a quality portfolio, you might see in us a valuable opportunity to give your work to an organisation which will invest in you in return.

Role Specification

The responsibilities of a T-S Partner in Photography are to include:

  • Being an active member of Test-Shoots, demonstrating commitment to our mission and values, and supporting our Core Team in achieving them.

  • Representing Test-Shoots in your professional photographic life.

  • Regularly sharing your photographic work with Test-Shoots.

  • Actively belonging to the T-S Community and contributing to a culture of creativity, openness, fairness and non-discrimination.

  • Bringing your own initiatives and imagination to the role.

Person Specification

We welcome applications from all photographers with:

  • Proven experience and a strong portfolio, showcasing a diverse range of work.

  • A demonstrable interest in working in the creative and non-profit spaces.

  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively within a cooperative organisational structure.

  • An ability to be creative and innovative, and to come up with original and unique ideas.

Apply Now

When you are ready to apply, please send a CV, portfolio and cover letter to hannah@test-shoots.co.uk. Your cover letter should detail your experience in photography, your interest in Test-Shoots, and what you think you can bring to the organisation.

Applications considered on a rolling basis.