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Sports Action and School Event Photographer

Visual Image Photography•Plainfield, IL

About The Position

VIP Visual Image Photography is seeking photographers to capture school events and sports action around the Joliet, Minooka, and Plainfield region, with travel potentially extending to Naperville, Aurora, Yorkville, and Lemont. Photographers document school events such as plays, performances, concerts, and other activities, as well as sports games. The work helps families preserve meaningful moments and share memories of students and athletes. VIP Visual Image Photography is a family-founded company whose portrait tradition dates to 1950. The company emphasizes creating the best possible image, working as a team, and supporting photographers as they learn and develop their skills. It also donates time to document events for community organizations.

Requirements

  • DSLR camera.
  • Short zoom lens, generally 24–70mm.
  • Telephoto lens, 70–200mm f/2.8.
  • TTL flash.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Car insurance.
  • Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

  • Confirm event or game details before each photo assignment.
  • Photograph assigned events and sports games.
  • Make image selections.
  • Upload images within 24 hours of each photo assignment.

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Sports Photographer salary in the US is approximately $269,000 per year, with a typical range of $35,000 to $832,000.
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