About the Role Northwest Nomads is looking for a talented Brand Photographer & Videographer to capture high-quality, professional photo and video content throughout our 2026 festival. The primary focus of this role is capturing our sponsors and brand partners in an authentic, lifestyle-driven way — showcasing their products, booths, activations, experiences, and interactions with attendees. We want content that feels natural and genuinely reflects the environment while also giving our brand partners professional assets they can use for their own marketing and social media. There will also be some light organic event coverage throughout the festival — capturing the atmosphere, community, music, camping, workshops, candid moments, and overall experience of Northwest Nomads. This is not simply a "stand at the booth and take photos" position. We're looking for someone who understands how to create compelling visual content and can recognize moments that tell a story.
Event Details Dates:
September 16-21, 2026
Location:
Coyote Ridge Campground, Fort Rock, Oregon Compensation:
$500+/day Expected attendance: 200+ campers Outdoor camping festival with live music, workshops, community activities, makers market, sponsor activations, and more Deliverables We are looking for a minimum of: Photography 100+ high-quality, professionally edited photos Lifestyle-focused brand and event photography Sponsor booths, products, displays, and signage Sponsor representatives interacting with attendees Branded activations and experiences Candid attendee interactions Product-in-use and outdoor lifestyle imagery Environmental/wide shots Detail/product shots Portraits and group photos Light organic coverage of the overall festival atmosphere Photos should be professionally composed, properly exposed, edited, and delivered in a format suitable for social media and marketing use. Video 35+ high-quality professional raw video clips Vertical video clips suitable for Reels/TikTok/Shorts Sponsor products and activations Product-in-use/lifestyle footage Candid interactions and attendee experiences Sponsor representatives engaging with attendees Booth and environmental footage Event atmosphere and organic festival moments Behind-the-scenes and detail footage Edited Reel 1 professionally edited 20-second vertical Reel Should showcase the festival and/or brand partners in a polished, engaging way Edited for social media use Responsibilities Capture professional photo and video content for Northwest Nomads and its brand partners Photograph and film sponsor booths, products, signage, activations, and branded experiences Capture authentic interactions between sponsors and attendees Look for natural, candid moments rather than overly staged content Capture products being used naturally within the camping/outdoor environment Capture light organic event coverage throughout the festival Create a strong mix of lifestyle, commercial, candid, environmental, and detail content Capture both horizontal and vertical content Coordinate with the Northwest Nomads team to make sure important sponsor deliverables and moments are covered Be proactive about finding good shots and opportunities throughout the event Deliver organized, high-quality final assets What We're Looking For Professional photography and videography experience Strong understanding of composition, lighting, framing, and visual storytelling Experience with brand, lifestyle, commercial, event, social media, or outdoor photography/video Ability to create content that feels authentic while still being professionally polished Comfortable shooting both photography and video Professional camera and video equipment Comfortable filming in vertical and horizontal formats Ability to work independently and proactively in a busy outdoor environment Comfortable approaching attendees and sponsor representatives to capture natural interactions Reliable, organized, and communicative Comfortable working at a remote outdoor camping event Experience with outdoor, camping, travel, adventure, lifestyle, or consumer brands is a major plus. Editing Strong editing skills are preferred, particularly for the required 20-second Reel and professionally edited photos. We are primarily looking for someone who can both capture and deliver professional-quality content , so please include examples of your editing work in your portfolio. Important This is a professional content-creation position , and we are looking for someone who can produce high-quality commercial/lifestyle imagery — not simply casual event photos or phone content. Please reply with a portfolio or examples of your work. When applying, please include: Portfolio/website or social media showcasing your work Examples of brand, lifestyle, commercial, event, outdoor, or festival photography Examples of your videography and short-form social content Your photography/video equipment Any relevant event, festival, commercial, or outdoor experience Confirmation of your availability for September 16-21, 2026 Please do not apply without a portfolio or examples of your previous work.
