Freelance Sports/Live Action Travel Photographer - Hartford

DanceBUG Inc. • Hartford, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

DanceBUG is hiring experienced photographers for our February–June competition season. If you have experience shooting sports, concerts, dance or other fast-moving live events, we'll train you on our workflow and the world of dance photography. You shoot. We handle the editing.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States
• Live within approximately one hour of a major airport
• Available for regular weekend travel throughout the season
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Passport or REAL ID-compliant driver's license
• Comfortable driving 5–6 hours when required
• Able to work long production days and lift approximately 25 lbs
• Able to successfully complete a criminal background check
• Two Canon, Nikon or Sony mirrorless camera bodies
• 24–105mm, 24–120mm, 24–70mm or 35–150mm constant-aperture zoom
• 70–200mm zoom
• f/2.8 preferred; f/4 accepted
• Four 64GB+ memory cards and compatible card reader
• Minimum three batteries and two chargers
• Monopod
• A link to your live-action photography portfolio
• Your current city and state
• A brief overview of your relevant photography experience

Nice To Haves

• Dance photography experience is not required.
• If you know how to photograph action, we'll teach you dance.
• DSLR cameras and other brands are not compatible with DanceBUG's proprietary photography system.

Responsibilities

• Photograph fast-moving dance performances under changing stage lighting
• Capture sharp, well-timed action images
• Work alongside DanceBUG's media team at live competitions
• Back up, transfer and upload images using DanceBUG's workflow

Benefits

• Starting at $25/hour
• Guaranteed minimum daily and event pay
• Paid travel days
• Flights, hotels and rental cars paid by DanceBUG
• Private hotel room
• Meals or per diem provided
• Up to $700 equipment stipend
• Paid training
• No editing required
• Consistent weekend opportunities throughout the season

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed