Internships & future opportunities
A photo lab is more than machines and chemistry. It is a place where hands, eyes and ideas learn to work together.
Berlin Photo Studio welcomes thoughtful applications from students looking for a school internship and from people interested in future work with our laboratory, shop, workshops and community projects.
Choose your path
For students who need a school-based internship and want to understand analogue photography through real daily practice.
We may not always have an open position, but we want to meet people whose skills and attitude could become part of the studio’s future.
What matters here
You do not need to know everything before applying. We value people who are curious, careful, reliable and willing to ask questions.
Working in a laboratory also means repetition, responsibility and attention to other people’s memories. Some days are creative; other days are about doing a small technical task very well.
We welcome different backgrounds and perspectives. Respect for customers, colleagues and the photographic work entrusted to us is essential.
What you may explore
Follow a roll from intake and development to negative handling, scanning, delivery and archiving.
Learn how clear communication and patient guidance can make photography more accessible.
Support workshops, events, content, experiments and the practical work behind new ideas.
A real example
Mila joined Berlin Photo Studio through a year-long school internship. She worked mainly with negatives—cutting and scanning—while helping with the changing tasks of daily studio life.
The experience also gave her a path into analogue photography and the confidence to share her own ideas and point of view.
Before applying
Please note: applications are reviewed according to our capacity, timing and supervision needs. Applying does not guarantee a placement or job.
Apply
Use the form for a school internship, future job or collaboration. Simple, honest answers are more useful than formal language.
FAQ
No. For a school internship, curiosity, care and reliability matter more than a professional portfolio. For future jobs, relevant experience depends on the role.
Conditions depend on the type and duration of the placement, school requirements and applicable rules. We clarify this before confirming any internship.
Yes. You can share your interest for future opportunities. This is not a promise of employment, but it helps us discover people who may fit a later need.
Yes, particularly for school internships. The placement must fit school requirements and the rules that apply to young people. We may need coordination with a school and parent or guardian before confirming it.
Berlin Photo Studio works with an international community. English is useful, and German or other languages can be a valuable addition.
We review applications according to current capacity. Because the studio is small, we cannot promise an immediate reply or an individual response to every speculative job request.
