Special Event / Commencement Photographer

Job Description
Come join our team covering Commencement ceremonies this May and June! Be a part of these celebratory events capturing each graduate's milestone. These are fun, high-energy events that offer great supplemental income. We are looking for photographers with great people skills and interested in learning a new style of coverage. This is a repeating seasonal position for May and June.

How it Works:
You will accompany a team of 2-4 photographers attending Graduations & Pr Events. Typical event runs 2 hrs. however, we must arrive 2 hrs prior to start, so about 4 hrs total per event. Coverage consists of photographing each graduate as they cross the stage, ceremony highlights, speakers, candids and public relations style photos.
Also, when possible, photographers will be booked for multiple events in a day to maximize earning potential. There will be no image editing, or post production and we provide SD cards and all equipment. Travel expenses covered. Arrive timely & professionally dressed (dark suit please). This is a position with clout and the opportunity to expand your knowledge of photography and event production.

Job Requirements:
** Need availability for May 9th, 10th,11th, 14th,15th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22,nd, 23rd and June 12th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and 23rd
There are many other dates available if you're available but these dates are essential for your region.
Please make sure you look at your calendar to confirm you are available for the dates above. They are a requirement for this position

• Must own or be very familiar with a DSLR camera.
• Dark suit required, should be presentable in business environment.
• Outgoing, great people skills and a sense of humor
• Ability to be extremely timely and communicate well

Island Photography is one of the largest privately-owned Commencement and School Portrait companies in the Northeast region. Delivering over 3 million images (2675 events) each year, our company mission is to have fun capturing people’s milestones and delivering beautiful proofs within a few days. Serving our academic communities for over 25 years, we have developed great relationships with our schools and pride ourselves in delivering a high-quality service. Our team and culture continues to evolve through the years, embracing change and doing things differently seems a way of life. Come grow with us, you'll never look back!

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Photography: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road