Wedding & Event Videographer — Colorado Springs, CO

Wedding & Event Videographer Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO
1099 independent contractor lead videographer with Candid Studios. Pay is tiered: $250 first hour, $100 second hour, $80/hr after (8 hr ≈ $830). Requires minimum two 4K-capable bodies (three preferred), pro audio, and backup media. 4K UHD delivery standard. Field social BTS deliverables per assignment standards. Training reimbursement after hire. 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: $250
2nd hour: $100
3rd hour onward: $80/hour

Mileage: $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.

Requirements

Minimum two 4K-capable camera bodies; three preferred for multi-cam coverage
Professional audio (on-camera + wireless or equivalent)
Reliable transportation and US work authorization for field roles

What Candid Studios Offers

1099 independent contractor - not W-2 employment; no guaranteed hours
Candid handles client booking, coordination, and (for field roles) editing delivery
Training 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 page
Mileage $0.70/mi round trip when confirmed on your Assignment Confirmation
You supply professional gear (see requirements below), including backup media

This 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.