Photo/Video Hybrid · Colorado Springs

1099 independent contractor hybrid lead with Candid Studios. Same tiered field pay ($250 / $100 / $80). Must meet primary photo gear (including off-camera flash) and primary video gear (2× 4K bodies min, 3 preferred). Storytelling-first. Not W-2; no guaranteed hours.

1099 independent contractor · not W-2 · no guaranteed hours

Field lead pay is tiered by hour of coverage (1099):

1st hour: $2502nd hour: $1003rd hour onward: $80/hourMileage: $0.70/mile round trip when confirmed on your Assignment Confirmation.

Payment is typically after successful file upload (contract allows up to net-30). W-9 required before first payment.

Field assignment standards may require professional social BTS (photos and short videos) from the day. Missing required social deliverables can reduce final pay for that assignment by 10% under the contractor agreement - we disclose this up front.

Role Requirements

Must Have To Apply

Authorized to work in the United StatesReliable transportation to eventsWedding and event shooting experience providedPhotography wedding experience providedAt least two field-ready photo bodiesPhoto kit and backup-media plan describedVideography wedding experience providedAt least two field-ready video bodiesDelivery bodies are 4K-capableVideo-lighting experience providedVideo, audio, and backup-media plan describedPreferred, Not Required

A third video body for preferred multicamera coveragePrivate portfolio or work samples providedFAA Part 107 certificationWhat Candid Studios Offers

1099 independent contractor - not W-2 employment; no guaranteed hoursCandid handles client booking, coordination, and (for field roles) editing deliveryTraining reimbursement and career ladder after you are hired (Education unlocks post-hire)Tiered field pay: $250 first hour, $100 second, $80/hr after - transparent on this pageMileage $0.70/mi round trip when confirmed on your Assignment ConfirmationYou supply professional gear (see requirements below), including backup mediaThis role covers weddings, engagement sessions, and events across the Colorado Springs, CO area and surrounding metro. Travel within the region is expected; destination work is available for contractors who want it. Education and full portal tools unlock after hire.