What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freelance Wedding Photographer position at Orca Creative Team?
Company Overview: Orca Creative Team is a diverse network of wedding photographers and videographers in the Hartford area. Our team of freelancers captures weddings, engagements and elopements for couples across the state of Connecticut. We're creatives with a passion for photography, video production, filmmaking, and storytelling. We'd love to tell you more about our team! Orca Creative Team is one of the largest and highest-rated wedding photo and video studios in the country. Visit our website at orcacreatives.com to learn more!
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER IN HARTFORD, CT.
We're hiring experienced photographers to join the Orca Creative Team in Hartford. You'll primarily photograph weddings and engagement sessions. We'll handle all the admin, culling and editing. All you need to do is show up and capture beautiful images!
Main Responsibilities as a Freelance Photographer:
- Photograph weddings, engagement sessions and elopements throughout the Hartford area.
- Provide outstanding customer service to engaged couples.
- Document weddings with a photojournalistic approach to photography.
- Help couples pose during engagement sessions and weddings so they feel confident and look flattering in their photographs.
- Manage your availability calendar so you can accept freelance photography assignments.
- Deliver high-quality RAW photographs and images.
- Act as a freelancer, and independent contractor, to represent the Orca Creative Team.
Freelance Photographer Requirements:
- Experience as a wedding photographer with at least ten (10) weddings as lead photographer.
- Seasoned photographer with understanding of natural light, posing and off-camera flash.
Equipment Requirement to be a Freelance LEAD Wedding Photographer:
- Two (2) Full Frame Cameras with Dual Memory Card Slots
- Variety of Prime and Zoom Lens with f/2.8 or lower covering multiple focal ranges
- On and Off Camera Flash or Lighting Equipment
Equipment Requirement to be a Freelance ASSISTANT Wedding Photographer:
- One (1) mirrorless cameras with dual memory card slots
- Prime lenses with large apertures, f/1.2 – f/1.8
- Zoom lenses with aperture of 2.8
Benefits:
- You'll love being a member of the Orca Creative Team! Our freelance photographers and videographers focus on their craft, while the administrative staff handles the rest.
- Choose your own schedule.
- You decide when to accept new freelance photography assignments.
- Competitive pay and generous bonuses.
- NO culling.
- NO editing.
- Bi-Weekly mentoring and coaching sessions.
Application Process: To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio detailing your experience, qualifications, and why you’re passionate about joining our team. We are especially interested in learning more about why you love weddings!
We look forward to reviewing your application, kickstarting the interview process and potentially welcoming you to our team!
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $45.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Schedule:
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Link to recent wedding gallery of at least 500 images:
- Link to Photography Business website:
- How many weddings have you shot as a LEAD photographer?
Experience:
- Wedding: 2 years (Required)
- Photography: 2 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $75
