Sports Photographer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Seasonal Sports Photographer

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and passionate Seasonal Sports Photographer to capture dynamic and captivating images of various sporting events, including action sports, league sports, and high school team and individual portraits. As a Sports Photographer, you will be responsible for capturing the excitement and essence of each sporting moment, creating stunning visuals that reflect the athleticism and spirit of the athletes. This is a position that offers flexibility in scheduling, primarily requiring availability on weekends, afternoons, and evenings to cover events.

Responsibilities:

• Attending and photographing various sporting events, including action sports, league sports, and high school team and individual portraits.

• Meet at various designated school sites at the required start time.

• Work as a team to unload, set up, tear down portable photo studios in a timely manner.

• Operate photograph equipment and proprietary software.

• Maintain quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

• Communicate within your team & The Sports Director to create a smooth process.

• Capture high-quality, compelling, and impactful images that highlight the athleticism, emotions, and intensity of the sports events.

• Utilize advanced photographic techniques and equipment to capture action shots, fast-paced moments, and still portraits with precision and creativity.

• Understand and anticipate key moments during games or events to ensure the best possible shots are captured.

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of sports rules and regulations to effectively anticipate and capture critical moments.

• Edit and enhance photographs using professional editing software to ensure the highest quality images are delivered to clients.

• Meet 24 hour deadlines for delivering edited photos to The Sports Director in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with event organizers, coaches, and athletes to ensure the client's photography needs are met.

• Maintain and organize photographic equipment, ensuring it is in proper working condition at all times.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience working with children.

• Dependable, punctual, and flexible with last minute changes

• Basic knowledge of photography equipment & lighting

• Able to operate with a sense of urgency.

• Communicate well within a team environment.

• Comfortable working at different locations daily

• Desire to learn and grow in the photography field.

• Must have current Driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance.

• Driver's License & Reliable Transportation Required

Starting pay is $17 an hour

Mileage reimbursements are available.