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Marathonfoto
PHOTOGRAPHER for HotterN Hell Hundred race on August 29th
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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.
$41,943 / year median in Texas
+6% projected growth
Job Description
MarathonFoto is a leading sports photography company that photographs athletes around the world including at the marathon majors in Boston, Chicago, and New York. The participants can view and purchase their race photos on www.marathonfoto.com. MarathonFoto will also be the official photographer of the Hotter'N Hell Hundred cycling event on August 29th and they are looking for freelance photographers to take either:
PORTRAIT PHOTOS
of the participants with their medals after they have crossed the finish line. Need to be very dynamic, outgoing, and ready to approach the athletes so they stop and smile to take the photo ORACTION PHOTOS
of the participants on the course. We will assign you a specific location on the course. Experience in sports photography is necessary. No selling or post-production editing is required.MarathonFoto provides:
Media like SD/CF and collects them at the end of the event to avoid any issue with transferring the images. Clear guidelines of the type of photos you will be taking. Your team leader will assist you throughout the race.Pay :
$30/hour with possibility to increase based on the quality and number of photos taken. Estimated time :- 7am•5pm for action photography•8:30am•5pm for portrait photography This is a freelance, event-based position.
Requirements:
- Photography equipment.
- Excellent knowledge of your own equipment and photography to take good quality photographs of participants during the event.
- The ability to stand, move quickly and hold the camera for the duration of the event. All our events are outdoors and in the elements. Photographers must be willing and able to work in these conditions.
- The ability to work quickly, efficiently, and make good decisions while multi-tasking at a very fast pace.
- The ability be flexible and to adapt to the change of pace and circumstances that could arise during the event.
- The ability to adhere to a schedule, arrive on time for event, stay for the duration of event, and have reliable transportation.
- Must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the USA Please apply to this ad with a resume highlighting your photography experience and include a short paragraph explaining your experience and why you would be a good fit to work for us at this event (how long you've been doing photography, what type of photography you do, other similar events you may have worked and equipment you use).