Orca Creative Team - Freelance Wedding Photographer and Videographer

Videographer is needed in Chicago, United States.

Client: Orca Creative Team

Location: Chicago, IL

Contract: Contract

Job Description

Orca Creative Team is hiring experienced photographers or videographers to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. The primary focus will be on photographing or recording weddings and engagement sessions. All administrative tasks, including culling and editing, will be managed by our staff, allowing you to concentrate on capturing beautiful images.

Main Responsibilities

• Photograph weddings, engagement sessions, and elopements throughout the Chicago area.
• Provide outstanding customer service to engaged couples.
• Document weddings with a photojournalistic approach to photography.
• Assist couples in posing during engagement sessions and weddings for flattering photographs and videos.
• Manage your availability calendar to accept freelance photography assignments.
• Deliver high-quality RAW photographs or footage.
• Represent the Orca Creative Team as a freelance independent contractor.

Requirements

• Experience as a wedding photographer with at least ten (10) weddings as lead photographer/videographer.
• Experience as a wedding photographer with at least three (3) weddings as assistant photographer/videographer.
• Seasoned photographer with an understanding of natural light, posing, and off-camera flash.
• Seasoned videographer with an understanding of audio recording and drone capturing.

Equipment Requirements

Freelance LEAD Wedding Photographer/Videographer:

• Two (2) mirrorless cameras with dual memory card slots.
• Prime lenses with large apertures, f/1.2 – f/1.8.
• Zoom lenses with an aperture of 2.8.
• Off-Camera Lighting Gear.
• (Videographer) Audio equipment.
• (Videographer) Drone.

Freelance ASSISTANT Wedding Photographer/Videographer:

• One (1) mirrorless camera with dual memory card slots.
• Prime lenses with large apertures, f/1.2 – f/1.8.
• Zoom lenses with an aperture of 2.8.

Benefits

• Focus on your craft while the administrative staff handles the rest.
• Choose your own schedule.
• Decide when to accept new freelance photography assignments.
• Competitive pay and generous bonuses.
• NO culling.
• NO editing.
• Bi-weekly mentoring and coaching sessions.

Application Process

To apply, submit your resume and portfolio detailing your experience, qualifications, and your passion for joining our team, particularly why you love weddings!

We look forward to reviewing your application, kickstarting the interview process, and potentially welcoming you to our team!

Job Type and Pay

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $80.00 per hour

Work Location

On the road

Application Questions

• (Photographer) Required - Provide a link to a full wedding day gallery:
• Required - Provide a link to your wedding portfolio or relevant event experience: