GradImages: Trainee Photographer - Assistant - Graduation Ceremony

Photographer is needed in Lakeland, United States.

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Client: GradImages

Location: Lakeland, FL

Contract: Part Time

Job Description:

GradImages® is currently searching for photographers to work with us during graduation events in and around Lakeland, FL. We are currently looking for people to work with us during graduation seasons each year in the months of April, May, June, August, and December.

Candidate Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to dress professionally with consideration for neatness and cleanliness. A dark business suit is required to work with us.
• Candidates must have open or flexible schedules in order to work graduation events and ceremonies during our busiest seasons (see busy months above)
• Candidates must have their own reliable transportation to and from events in their areas. Mileage reimbursement is provided in the amount of .62.
• Candidates must be dependable. We expect our employees to have proper time management skills and to work event schedules that they agree to in advance. This includes having the ability to be on-time and adhere to a schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

• During training and when necessary, working as a team assistant helping graduates and photographers get quality photos during graduation events and ceremonies
• Assisting graduates with completing contact information cards
• Assisting graduates with getting ready and robed for portraits
• Assisting during ceremonies by tracking graduate names or collecting cards in sequence
• Setting up camera equipment and other equipment prior to the event according to event specs
• Using company equipment (Nikon) to take good quality portraits of graduates, at a fast pace during graduation events and ceremonies.
• Using company equipment (Nikon) to take candid family and friend’s photos when applicable
• Working with team captains and assistants to ensure photography during graduation events runs as smoothly as possible while providing excellent customer service to clients, graduates, and their families.
• Photographers are not required to do any post-production, editing, or selling

Candidate Requirements:

• Candidates must have at least 1 year of photography experience using a DSLR camera.
• Candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview, depending on their location and when they’re hired.

Pay and Schedule:

The pay for our incoming Trainee Photographers is $70-$80 per graduation ceremony, and ceremonies usually last around 4 hours (+/-). That equals to $17.50-$20.00+ / hour with the ability to earn more based on performance, attitude, availability, and reliability.

• Schedule:
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability