Special Events Photographer or Assistant Photographer

Job Description:

These are fun, celebratory, high profile events that provide great supplemental income!

Join our team of photographers attending Graduations this May!

What you will need:

Solid communication skills to interact with Administrators and Students, Energetic upbeat style, the ability to be on time, a dark suit (conservative look) and a car. Photo skills are important but people skills matter more! (we will train you on photo skills). ADP runs our payroll and performs all background checks!

Event Description

A typical Commencement runs 2 hrs, however, we must arrive 2 hrs prior to start so 4 hrs total(sometimes less). We do try to book you for muliple events in a day when possible. No image editing, we provide the media and equipment. Travel expenses, mileage reimbursement covered. Arrive timely & professionally dressed (dark suit please) ready to engage. Communication skills, reliabilty and photography knowledge are all a must!

Coverage Consists of :

• Showing up early to set up, engage with studnets to collect student contact information and take lots of fun group candids of graduates!
• Photographing each graduate as they cross stage (yes, moving targets), and stop for a quick portrait (keeping pace with ceremony)
• Public Relations photos -Ceremony highlights, speakers and candids of graduates reacting during ceremony.
• Attention to detail, when completing paperwork and packing up the job.
• Accurate and pleasant shooting skills while smiling andcommunicating with graduates in the flow!

Important Dates for Scheduling: May 9,10,14,16,17,18,21 & 25th and June 25,27 and 28th (Albany area) more dates are available if you are willing to travel .This is a Seasonal opportunity that recurrs each year Also April 9th OR 10th for a two hour hands on training (you will be paid $50 for the training)

About Island Photography :

Island Photography is the largest, independently owned Commencement and School Portrait Company in the Northeast region. We have served our academic communities for over 25 years, processing over 3 million images each year. Our culture is to have fun at what we do, (these are celebratory events) but also know how to work "smart" to get it done! We are "customercentric" at all our events! Our area of focus in your region covers Graduations (and some Portraits).

• Part of our mission is to provide highly qualified photo teams to cover large volume events. (yes really, we train you)
• We do eveything in our power to elevate the graduate's experience!
• We team up with our school contact to plan the logistics of capturing two great photos of each graduate and deliver well composed, technically sound images within 48 hours after their event (our office handles this portion).
• Our team trains and supports you till you're ready to lead on your own.
• These events require professionalism and offer a great opportunity for photographers to expand their skill set and network with other photographers!

Let's do this!

Please respond by sending Resume or Current Bio info Attn: Cheryl

Job Type: Temporary ( recurring annually)

Compensation : $25.00 -$30.00 per hour (most events run 4-5 hours)

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you enjoy working with students? Yes__ No___

Experience:

• Photography: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Rochester, NY (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rochester, NY (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $25 - $30