Trainee Photographers and Assistants
About The Position
GradImages®, a division of Balfour & Co., is hiring dependable, energetic individuals as Trainee Photographers and Photography Assistants for graduation events in and around Fredericksburg, Virginia. Applicants must be available for a School Picture Day event on Friday, December 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Onsite training will be provided, and trainees will assist a Lead Photographer. The role offers part-time, event-based work during the spring season and other peak periods. Events typically last 3–5 hours. Trainee Photographers typically earn $100 or more per event, while Assistants typically earn $80 or more per event. Mileage, tolls, and parking fees are reimbursed. Individuals are assigned as Trainee Photographers or Assistants according to staffing needs; new team members may be asked to assist at their first few events. Graduation events often take place on weekends, though not always. Open or flexible availability during peak months is preferred. Employees must follow the client schools’ professional dress code, including wearing a conservative, dark-colored business suit; maintaining clean, natural-looking, neatly styled hair; having no facial piercings; and keeping tattoos completely covered. Failure to follow the dress code may result in removal from scheduled events. Failure to attend scheduled and confirmed events may result in immediate termination and loss of future eligibility.
Requirements
- Be available for a School Picture Day event on Friday, December 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Have a friendly, professional demeanor.
- Have strong time-management and communication skills.
- Have a reliable vehicle for transportation to events.
- Trainee Photographers must have at least 1 year of DSLR experience.
- Follow the required professional dress code: wear a conservative, dark-colored business suit; keep hair natural-looking, clean, and neatly styled; have no facial piercings; and keep tattoos completely covered.
- Attend scheduled and confirmed events.
Nice To Haves
- Open or flexible availability during peak event months.
- Photography experience is not required for Assistants; a great attitude and reliability are requested.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead Photographer during onsite training and events.
- Use provided Nikon DSLR equipment to take high-quality portraits and candid photographs.
- Set up and tear down photography equipment.
- Coordinate with team members to ensure smooth event operations.
- Help graduates with contact cards and robes.
- Keep graduates organized and ready for photographs.
- Maintain order and track name cards during ceremonies.
- Support photographers and help ensure a smooth workflow.
Benefits
- Mileage, tolls, and parking fees are reimbursed.
- Trainee Photographers typically earn $100 or more per event.
- Assistants typically earn $80 or more per event.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
