Freelance Photographer
Get paid to travel and photograph some of North America's largest dance competitions.
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.
Why You'll Love ItStarting at $25/hourGuaranteed minimum daily and event payPaid travel daysFlights, hotels and rental cars paid by DanceBUGPrivate hotel roomMeals or per diem providedUp to $700 equipment stipendPaid trainingNo editing requiredConsistent weekend opportunities throughout the seasonSeason: February–June
Typical Travel: Thursday/Friday through Sunday/Monday
Events: Throughout the United States
What You'll DoPhotograph fast-moving dance performances under changing stage lightingCapture sharp, well-timed action imagesWork alongside DanceBUG's media team at live competitionsBack up, transfer and upload images using DanceBUG's workflowWe'll Train YouDance photography experience is not required.
Every new photographer receives virtual training in January followed by at least two live training events alongside experienced Senior Photographers before working independently.
If you know how to photograph action, we'll teach you dance.
Photography Experience
We're looking for photographers experienced with fast-moving subjects such as:
Sports • Dance • Concerts • Theatre • Gymnastics • Figure Skating • Cheerleading • Live Events
You should be comfortable shooting in manual mode with continuous autofocus (Servo/AF-C) under changing lighting conditions.
Portrait, studio, real estate, landscape, product or architectural photography alone does not meet the action-photography requirements for this role.
RequirementsAuthorized to work in the United StatesLive within approximately one hour of a major airportAvailable for regular weekend travel throughout the seasonValid U.S. driver's licensePassport or REAL ID-compliant driver's licenseComfortable driving 5–6 hours when requiredAble to work long production days and lift approximately 25 lbsAble to successfully complete a criminal background checkEquipmentPhotographers provide their own professional equipment:
Two Canon, Nikon or Sony mirrorless camera bodies24–105mm, 24–120mm, 24–70mm or 35–150mm constant-aperture zoom70–200mm zoomf/2.8 preferred; f/4 acceptedFour 64GB+ memory cards and compatible card readerMinimum three batteries and two chargersMonopodDSLR cameras and other brands are not compatible with DanceBUG's proprietary photography system.
Ready to Apply?Please include:
A link to your live-action photography portfolioYour current city and stateA brief overview of your relevant photography experienceFor nearly 25 years, DanceBUG has been a leader in dance media and event technology. Join our team for a season of travel, live events and photography across the country.
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