Marathonfoto: PHOTOGRAPHER for the Chicago 13.1 run, June 4th

Photographer is needed in Chicago, United States.

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Client: Marathonfoto

Location: Chicago, IL

Contract: Temporary, Contract

MarathonFoto is a leading sports photography company that photographs athletes around the world including at the marathon majors in Boston, Chicago, and New York. The participants can view and purchase their race photos on www.marathonfoto.com.

We will also be the official photographer of the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 (running event) that will be held on June 4th. We are looking for skilled photographers to complete our team to take either:

· POSED PHOTOS of runners with their medals after they have crossed the finish line (Location: finish line of the race at GARFIELD PARK ) . Need to be very dynamic, outgoing, and ready to approach the athletes so they stop and smile to take the photo OR

· ACTION PHOTOS of runners on the course while they run. We will assign you a specific location on the course. Experience in sports photography is necessary.

No selling or post-production editing is required.

We provide:

• Media like SD/CF/XQD and collect them at the end of the event to avoid any issue with transferring the images.
• Clear guidelines of the type of photos you will be taking. Your team leader will assist you throughout the race.

Pay: we guarantee $30/hour with possibility to increase based on the quality and number of photos taken.

Time commitment: 6:30 am - noon is the estimated time. This is a temporary, event-based job. There may be an opportunity to work multiple events depending on events scheduled in your area.

Requirements:

• Photography equipment.
• Excellent knowledge of your own equipment and photography to take good quality photographs of participants during the event.
• The ability to stand, move quickly and hold the camera for the duration of the event. All our events are outdoors and in the elements. Photographers must be willing and able to work in these conditions.
• The ability to work quickly, efficiently, and make good decisions while multi-tasking at a very fast pace.
• The ability be flexible and to adapt to the change of pace and circumstances that could arise during the event.
• The ability to adhere to a schedule, arrive on time for event, stay for the duration of event, and have reliable transportation.
• Must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the USA

Please apply to this ad with a resume highlighting your photography experience and include a short paragraph explaining your experience and why you would be a good fit to work for us at this event (how long you’ve been doing photography, what type of photography you do, other similar events you may have worked and equipment you use).

Pay: From $30.00 per hour