Austockphoto is a stock photo library with a focus on Australian people and places.
We want to capture families, friendship groups, couples, and individuals of all kinds: diversity is our everything. We're wanting urban, rural, coastal, anything goes... babies, toddlers, tweens, teens, oldies, or just a partner and a pet (bonus points if it's a kelpie)!
What we are looking for
Here are some photoshoot themes we are wanting to cover. Can you help?
Couples
You are welcome to use the 30-40 professionally-shot photos we will provide you for use in socials... or just as a beautiful capture of this time in your life for you to treasure! All ages welcome.
We pay: $75 per person*
Families
A family shoot where you get paid... now that's a novel idea! Babies, big kids, teens, grannies, we want to work with all kinds of families. Currently looking for twins and multiples to photograph.
We pay: $150 per family of 3+*
Groups of friends
Get paid when you next head to the beach, the races, bushwalking with your mates, or just chilling at home. We're looking for groups all ages and activities: 40-somethings at a winery, 60-somethings at the bowlo... anything goes.
We pay: $75 per person*
Students (and teachers)
From pre-school age through to university. We're most interested currently in undertaking shoots with high-school students. Maximum payment $375 per group. Shoots in classrooms are best although outdoor if we don't have access is fine too.
We pay: $75 per person*
Individuals
Some ideas for singles are: exploring the city, driving and public transport, study, playing guitar or other instrument, health and fitness, some sports such as surfing or hiking. We are currently looking for 2-3x people 80+ for aged care shoots.
We pay: $75 per person*
Sports teams
Currently looking to work with primary-school-aged cricket teams but all ages and Australian sports such as football (all codes), netball, hockey and basketball welcome. Maximum payment is $450 per group including the coach.
We pay: $75 per person*
Industry
Labour and trades: construction, agriculture (all kinds), electrician, plumber, horticulture, mining, mechanics, energy sector. If you need to wear hi-vis, a hat or steel-toe boots, or a combination of the three, this is you.
We pay: $75 per person*
Office & WFH
You've been meaning to get a new headshot, here's your chance! We'll capture some branded content as well as at least 30-40 images for our purposes. Maximum team members 6.
We pay: $75 per person*
Other business
If you own or work at the local cafe, winery, milk bar, bakery, butcher, gift shop, nail salon, library, gallery, Chinese grocery, pub, bowlo, garden centre, balinese furniture store... we'd love to capture you and your team.
We pay: $75 per person*
Disabilities
We are passionate about ensuring that Australians with disabilities see themselves represented in everyday advertising. Our focus, as with everything, is about celebrating the everyday.
We pay: $75 per person*
First Nations
A category that is in high demand within our library, we are proud to have already worked with many First Nations people. If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander background, we would love to hear from you.
We pay: $75 per person*
LGBTQI+
If you care about diversity and inclusion like we do and if you are from this community, we would love to photograph you. Currently looking to work with a drag queen, please get in touch if this is you.
We pay: $75 per person*
Payment is made via bank transfer within 1 week after the shoot. We will require your bank details and ABN if you have one prior to the shoot. We will provide digital copies of at least 30 images to you for your portfolio, marketing purposes, or sharing with family within approximately 2-3 weeks of the shoot.
*Payment rates are a guide only and may vary depending on our assessment of shoot value.
Images with 'commercial value'
We are interested in taking pictures that tell stories, and as a photo library that exists to license images, we are looking to do a shoot with you that will add value to the collection. You just might be able to help us out, for example if you are captain of the local cricket team, or if you cook for the Country Women's Association, or if you work at a winery... the possibilities are literally endless!
For more information you can review our FAQs here.
Our Photographers' Locations
With more than 200 photographers on our books, there's a good chance we will be able to pair you up with one of our artists. Photographers are generally able to travel up to approximately 45 mins for an 'everyday' shoot such as a family, and for 'special' shoots with high commercial value we travel interstate.
Check the location list below to see if there's a shoot opportunity near you.
NSW
Sydney
Central Coast
Blue Mountains
Wollongong
Hunter Region/Newcastle
New England
Central West
Southern Highlands
QLD
Gold Coast
Brisbane
Blackall-Tambo Region
Cairns
VIC
Melbourne
Western District
WA
Perth
Wheatbelt Region
Kimberleys
SA
Adelaide
NT
Darwin
In the spirit of reconciliation, Austockphoto acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
