Queer Film Collective is hiring: Event Photographer - Pool in Los Angeles

Queer Film Collective is building a pool of photographers who can help us capture the energy, connection, and creativity of our community at events throughout the year.We’re looking for photographers with experience inlive event photographywho know how to capture more than just what happened. We want photographs that convey what it felt like to be in the room: the conversations, reactions, connections, laughter, excitement, and moments that make our community special.Photographers in our pool may be invited to photograph individual QFC events, including panels, workshops, community gatherings, networking events, and other programs. This isnot a regular staff commitment . Instead, we’ll reach out to photographers in the pool as opportunities come up, and you can choose which events you’re available to cover.What You’ll DoCapture high-quality photographs that document the energy and atmosphere of QFC eventsPhotograph both candid moments and composed portraits or group shotsCapture speakers, panelists, attendees, and the interactions happening throughout an eventLook for authentic moments that tell the story of our communityDeliver a curated selection of edited, high-resolution images after each eventHelp us build a visual archive of QFC and the queer filmmaking community we serveHow Your Work Will Be UsedYour photographs may be used across QFC’s:Social mediaWebsiteEmail newslettersMarketing and promotional materialsEvent promotionsPress and media materialsAnnual reports and organizational communicationsDigital and physical archivesWe’re looking for images that can work across all of these spaces, not just social media. Strong composition, good lighting, attention to detail, and an ability to tell a story through photography are important.Who We’re Looking ForOur ideal photographers:Have experience photographing live eventsAre comfortable working in active, crowded, and changing environmentsHave a strong understanding of composition, lighting, and storytellingCan anticipate and capture meaningful moments without disrupting themAre comfortable photographing both people and the environment around themCan work independently and make creative decisions on the flyHave a portfolio that demonstrates event photography and/or documentary-style workAre passionate about supporting queer filmmakers and creative communitiesHow the Photographer Pool WorksJoining the QFC Photographer Pool doesnotrequire a weekly or monthly commitment.We’ll send periodic emails to photographers in the pool with upcoming events, including the date, time, location, type of event, and photography needs. Photographers can let us know which opportunities they’re available for, and we’ll coordinate assignments based on availability and fit.You’re welcome to participate in as many or as few events as your schedule allows.This is avolunteer opportunityas QFC continues working toward a sustainable, salaried organization. We deeply value the time, talent, and creative expertise our volunteers contribute to our community.By joining the pool, you’re helping QFC build a lasting visual record of queer filmmakers, artists, and community members while helping us tell our story to audiences beyond the room.