Photographer

Captures high-quality images of conferences, trade shows, corporate events, and seminars. Responsible for documenting keynote speakers, panel discussions, networking activities, and exhibitor booths, ensuring that all important moments are visually recorded. Works closely with event organizers to understand photography requirements, maintain a professional presence, and deliver polished images for marketing, social media, and archival purposes. Skilled in using professional camera equipment, lighting setups, and post-processing software to produce visually compelling content that reflects the event’s atmosphere and branding.

ABOUT THE JOB

Event Coverage • Photograph speakers, panelists, award ceremonies, and networking sessions. • Capture candid moments of attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors.Pre-Event Coordination • Meet with event organizers to understand photography requirements and schedules. • Scout the venue to plan lighting, angles, and shot composition.Technical Photography Work • Operate professional cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment. • Adjust camera settings for indoor, low-light, and fast-moving environments.Post-Processing & Editing • Edit photos using software such as Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop. • Ensure color correction, cropping, retouching, and consistency across images.File Management & Delivery • Organize and label digital images for easy access and archiving. • Deliver final images in required formats and within deadlines.Client Interaction • Maintain a professional demeanor with clients, speakers, and attendees. • Respond to special requests for specific shots or group photos.Marketing & Branding Support • Provide images for social media, websites, newsletters, and press releases. • Capture branded content, signage, and sponsor displays.

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Capture high-quality images of conferences, trade shows, corporate events, and seminars.
• Document keynote speakers, panel discussions, networking activities, and exhibitor booths.
• Work closely with event organizers to understand photography requirements.
• Maintain a professional presence and deliver polished images for marketing, social media, and archival purposes.
• Operate professional cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment.
• Adjust camera settings for indoor, low-light, and fast-moving environments.
• Edit photos using software such as Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop.
• Ensure color correction, cropping, retouching, and consistency across images.
• Organize and label digital images for easy access and archiving.
• Deliver final images in required formats and within deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Experience with professional cameras, lighting, and photography techniques.
• Ability to provide a portfolio demonstrating event or corporate photography skills.
• Exceptional reliability and punctuality.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow direction while taking initiative.
• Comfortable interacting with various groups including adults and youth athletes.
• Calm under pressure in fast-paced event environments.
• Strong organizational habits and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs of equipment.
• Comfortable standing, kneeling, and moving quickly for long periods.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and early mornings.
• Willingness to travel locally to venues and event sites.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Familiarity with photo editing software (Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, etc.).
• Flexibility in schedule to work evenings, weekends, and multi-day events if required.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Experience in Photography – Prior experience with professional cameras, lighting, and photography techniques preferred.Portfolio or Work Samples – Ability to provide a portfolio demonstrating event or corporate photography skills.Personal & Workplace Traits • Exceptional reliability and punctuality • Strong communication and customer service skills • Ability to follow direction while taking initiative • Comfortable interacting with adults, youth athletes, and families • Calm under pressure in fast-paced event environments • Strong organizational habits and attention to detailPhysical & Scheduling Requirements • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs of equipment • Comfortable standing, kneeling, and moving quickly for long periods • Availability for evenings, weekends, and early mornings • Willingness to travel locally to venues and event sites • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportationPost-Processing Skills – Familiarity with photo editing software (Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, etc.) is preferred.Flexibility in Schedule – Ability to work evenings, weekends, and multi-day events if required.Ability to Travel - locally, regionally, or nationally as required for events.

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San Diego, CA