MarathonFoto is a leading sports photography company that photographs athletes around the world including at the marathon majors in Boston and Chicago. The participants can view and purchase their race photos on www.marathonfoto.com.
They will also be the official photographer of the TCS New York City Marathon that will be on November 1st.
MarathonFoto is looking for freelance photographers that will be stationed at the start area of the race in Staten Island to take:
PORTRAIT PHOTOS of runners before they start the race. Need to be very dynamic, outgoing, and ready to approach the athletes so they stop and smile to take the photo.
No selling or post-production editing is required.
MarathonFoto provides:
Media like SD/CF and collects them at the end of the event to avoid any issue with transferring the images.
Clear guidelines of the type of photos you will be taking. Your team leader will assist you throughout the race.
Compensation: $30 per hour with possibility to increase depending on the quality and number runners photographed.
Location: Start line area, Staten Island, NY 10305
Time commitment: 7:00 am - 11:30 am is the estimated time. This is a freelance, event-based position.
Requirements:
- Photography equipment: DSLR/mirrorless camera, a zoom lens covering the 35-55mm range (for example 18-55mm, 24-70mm…), external flash, and necessary batteries
- Excellent knowledge of your own equipment and photography to take good quality photographs of participants during the event
- The ability to stand, move quickly and hold the camera for the duration of the event. All our events are outdoors and in the elements. Photographers must be willing and able to work in these conditions.
- The ability to work quickly, efficiently, and make good decisions while multi-tasking at a very fast pace.
- The ability be flexible and to adapt to the change of pace and circumstances that could arise during the event.
- The ability to adhere to a schedule, arrive on time for event, stay for the duration of event, and have reliable transportation.
- Must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the USA
Please apply to this ad with a resume highlighting your photography experience and include a short paragraph explaining your experience and why you would be a good fit to work for us at this event (how long you’ve been doing photography, what type of photography you do, other similar events you may have worked and equipment you use).
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
Please let us know what camera model, zoom lenses and external flash you have. Due to the flow of the runners and the times in which we will be shooting, an external flash that attaches to the hot shoe of the camera and recycles quickly will be necessary.
Please add the link to your portfolio here
Work Location: In person
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