Portrait / Event Photographer

Candid Color Photography is a Mid-Atlantic based photography studio providing on-location portrait services to customers throughout the region. 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, Williamsburg-James City County and more. Additional locations also available. Full-time, part-time, and contract work is available. Company provided equipment will be used to photograph events. Our lead photographers will provide training.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Posed Portraits Taking posed pictures of elementary, middle, and high school students during school hours. Typical event day is 7:30am-3:30pm. You will coordinate with a lead photographer for daily responsibilities and event pre-planning. You will be responsible for arriving at setup time, assembling studio equipment (lights, background, camera, and accompanying equipment), photographing subjects, and packing up. Clerical work You may be needed to assist with the following: Entering subject data into our computers of those waiting to take pictures. Collecting any orders / payments. Providing subjects with formal attire outfits during events like senior portraits. Event Candids Taking event candids of sports, dances, and other functions per school request. Event candids are typically after school hours between of 4:00pm-8:00pm. You will secure event images, perform basic editing (ex: delete bad images, basic color correction) and upload photos to a web portal for said school.

Requirements:

Prior photography experience with posed portraits and/or event photography (i.e. sports, etc..) is required. Please share your experience and portfolio for consideration. Candidates will be rejected if your resume does not show prior photography working experience or lacks the necessary qualifications. 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 be outgoing and comfortable working with subjects of all ages (kids to adults). You should be a team player and assist other staff members when necessary. Pay is based on your experience level and the complexity of the event.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Compensation Package:

1099 contract Hourly pay Application Question(s): Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Customer service: 3 years (Preferred)

Photography:

5 years (Required)

Language:

English (Preferred) Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Business License (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 100% (Preferred)

Work Location:

On the road