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Contract Event Photographer (Live Events)

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Job Description
A story-driven media team is seeking a skilled event photographer for upcoming productions. This contract photographer role focuses on cinematic event coverage, capturing real moments, emotion, and atmosphere at live events. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and deliver clean, sharp images ready for editing, this opportunity is for you.

Job Responsibilities

  • Photograph live events with a strong sense of story, emotion, and key moments.

  • Capture stage moments, audience reactions, details, and overall event atmosphere.

  • Work confidently in challenging lighting and changing environments.

  • Deliver clean, well-exposed, sharp images ready for culling and editing.

  • Follow shot lists and creative direction on-site.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in event photography (portfolio required).

  • Strong control of exposure, focus, and composition.

  • Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced productions.

  • Organized file management and timely delivery of assets.

  • Professional, reliable, and calm under pressure.

Compensation

  • Paid contract role.

  • Compensation provided hourly or per-event (flat rate).

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Job Description

A creative agency is expanding its East Coast collaborator roster and is seeking professional photographers for future creative and commercial projects. Photographers with a distinctive visual style, strong portfolio, and experience collaborating with creative teams are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Photograph creative, branded, and commercial projects.
  • Collaborate with producers, directors, designers, and other creative professionals.
  • Translate creative concepts into compelling visual imagery.
  • Follow project briefs and creative direction.
  • Deliver professional-quality photography that meets production requirements.

Requirements

  • Professional photography experience.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating creative and technical ability.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with production and creative teams.
  • Strong understanding of composition, lighting, and visual storytelling.
  • Based on or available for opportunities on the East Coast.

Compensation

  • Compensation details will be discussed based on individual projects and collaborations.

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01-15-2026

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