Freelance Wedding Videographer

Contract Freelance Videographer/Cinematographer looking to work alongside a busy wedding firm. Ideal candidate will have experience filming weddings and a natural ability to shoot in a creative manner and take direction from the team.

We base our company on three areas in which you should have:

• Team- Able to be a team player. No big egos
• Authentic- You are who you are. No time for liars...
• Passion- If you're boring then...usually your work reflects it...
• 110%- Always going above and beyond.

The Videographer we're looking for should possess these skills:

• Passionate about filming and creating stories
• Ability to take candid moments and add creative value.
• Have the ability to look at any subject and see how it helps others and tell that.
• Highly Skilled with DSLR's (Manual Mode) Filming, Gimbal, Drone and special equipment
• Able to meet deadlines, follow directions, and willingness to learn
• Work a flexible schedule including after business hours/weekends if necessary.
• Have reliable transportation and maintain a professional appearance.
• Must have filmed a minimum of 10 weddings
• Must provide all necessary equipment.
• Proficiency in working with a team

We will only consider you if you have a wedding reel. Sorry, but too many people out there that say they can do it...but can't even compose a reel.

Available Wedding Date, as of February 14th, 2024:

• 5.25.2024 - Aurora
• 6.8.2024 - Medinah, Chicago, or Naperville
• 6.15.2024 - Geneva
• 6.22.2024 - Chicago
• 7.13.2024 - Chicago
• 8.17.2024 - Chicago
• 8.23.2024 - Chicago
• 9.1.2024 - Chicago
• 9.7.2024 - Mundelein
• 9.14.2024 - Midlothian or Ambit
• 9.20.2024 - Wheaton
• 9.21.2024 - Chicago
• 9.28.2024 - Chicago or Lake Forest
• 10.4.2024 - Chicago
• 10.5.2024 - Mundelein, Chicago or Oak Brook
• 10.19.2024 - Chicago or Palos Hills
• 11.9.2024 - Lemont
• 11.16.2024 - Aurora

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $80.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How many weddings have you shot?
• Please submit your portfolio link with any wedding relevant experiences.
• We require all our contractors to have their own equipment. Please list out all the gear you would be using for the wedding gig.
• Which posted dates are you interested in?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Wedding: 1 year (Required)
• Videography: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road