PHOTOGRAPHER for Cincinnati Flying Pig running events May 4th

MarathonFoto is a leading sports photography company that photographs athletes around the world including at the marathon majors in Boston, Chicago, and New York. The participants can view and purchase their race photos on www.marathonfoto.com.

MarathonFoto will also be the official photographer of the Cincinnati Flying Pig running events The marathon is on May 4th but there is the possibility to photograph other running events on Saturday May 3rd .They are looking for freelance photographers to take either:

• PORTRAIT PHOTOS of runners with their medals. Need to be very dynamic, outgoing, and ready to approach the athletes so they stop and smile to take the photo.

OR

• ACTION PHOTOS of runners on the course while they run. We will assign you a specific location on the course. Experience in sport photography is necessary.

No selling or post-production editing is required.

MarathonFoto provides:

• Media like SD/CF and collect them at the end of the event to avoid any issue with transferring the images.
• Clear guidelines of the type of photos you will be taking. Your team leader will assist you throughout the race.

Pay: $30/hour with possibility to increase depending on the quality and number runners photographed.

Estimated time on Sunday May 4th: 6:30am - 1:00pm

This is a freelance, event-based position.

Requirements:

- Photography equipment.

- Excellent knowledge of your own equipment and photography to take good quality photographs of participants during the event.

- The ability to stand, move quickly and hold the camera for the duration of the event. All our events are outdoors and in the elements. Photographers must be willing and able to work in these conditions.

- The ability be flexible and to adapt to the change of pace and circumstances that could arise during the event.

- The ability to adhere to a schedule, arrive on time for event, stay for the duration of event, and have reliable transportation.

- Must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the USA

Please apply to this ad with your resume highlighting your photography experience why you would be a good fit to work for us at this event (how long you’ve been doing photography, what type of photography you do, other similar events you may have worked and equipment you use).

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Please let us know what camera model, zoom lenses and external flash you have. If you do not have an external flash, please specify it so we can assign you to the correct photo location.
• The marathon is on Sunday May 4th. If we still have open spots on the team, would you also be available to photograph the running events on Saturday May 3rd (6:30am -11:30am)?
• Please add the link to your portfolio here

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30