Candid Color Photography: Portrait / Event Photographer

Photographer is needed in Chesapeake, United States.

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Client: Candid Color Photography

Location: Chesapeake, United States

Contract: Part Time, Full Time, Contractor

Job Description:

We are looking for experienced photographers for our on-location portrait sessions and event candids throughout the Hampton Roads area. This includes Virginia Beach City, Chesapeake City, York County, Newport News City, and Williamsburg-James City County. Additional locations also available.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Taking posed pictures of elementary, middle, and high school students during school hours. Typical event day is 7:30am-3:30pm. You will be responsible for arriving at setup time, assembling studio equipment (lights, background, camera, and accompanying equipment), and packing up.
• Taking event candids of sports, dances, and other functions per school request. Event candids are sometimes between the hours of 5:00pm-8:00pm.
• You will coordinate with a lead photographer for daily responsibilities and event pre-planning.
• You will secure event images, perform basic editing (ex: delete bad images, basic color correction) and upload photos.

Requirements:

• Prior photography experience with posed portraits and/or event photography (i.e. sports, dances, performances, etc…) is required.
• You must provide a resume showing prior working experience in photography and a portrait portfolio link.
• You must pass a police background check prior to hiring.
• You must be available weekdays (especially early morning hours).
• You must have reliable transportation.
• You must be punctual, and be able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• You must be physically capable of moving heavy equipment and be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• You should have a modern and youthful eye for design, be energetic, and outgoing.
• You should be a team player and assist other staff members when necessary.

Pay:

Pay is based on your experience level and the complexity of the event. Company provided equipment will be used to photograph events. Lead photographers will also provide training.