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Director of Photography (DP)

Pay: $700/day

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Hillsdale, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Photographer uses digital cameras to take photographs for news organizations, commercial or individual clients. May specialize in photographing people, places and landscapes, or objects. Uses software for processing and editing photographs, and may also use traditional film cameras and film processing. Creates portfolios of work to exhibit or sell.

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DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

— B&W period monochrome with texture short (non-union) Single-scene proof-of-concept for an original feature script. 1952 Toledo, shot black-and-white.

DATES:

March. 7-8, 2027. One rehearsal/tech day, two-day shoot.

LOCATION

Hillsdale, Michigan. Practical downtown storefront interior dressed as a period jewelry store.

RATE:

$700/day. Lodging provided for out-of-area. Mileage covered. Camera and lighting package quoted separately.

THE SCENE.

One location, four actors plus extras. Opens on a frame from inside the store, looking out through the front window to the street. The heart of the scene is a wise guy and his girlfriend buying an expensive necklace. Mirrors, display-case glass, and reflections play a prominent role throughout. There's a silent exchange between two women, carried in eye contact, played primarily in a mirror.

REFERENCE

Ripley (2024). Composed, patient, period-authentic monochrome. Deliberate, intentional, artistic.

CREW:

The DP's own 1st AC, gaffer, and key grip are welcome and budgeted. Collaborative set — camera and lighting decisions are made together.

INCLUDE:

black-and-white reel (especially narrative), whether you own or have access to a package (quote separately if the latter), and your availability March. 7-8.