Corporate Event Photographer – Chicago (June 25, 2026)

Location: Chicago, IL (Loop and West Loop) Date: June 25, 2026 Budget: $1,000 Fixed Price Project Overview We are seeking an experienced event photographer to provide full-day photography coverage for a high-profile corporate event in downtown Chicago on June 25, 2026. The event will include coverage of a live television network production, activity on a trading floor environment, media interviews, executive interactions, and an evening executive dinner. We are looking for a photographer who can capture compelling, authentic moments while delivering polished editorial-style imagery suitable for corporate communications and marketing. Event Schedule Daytime Coverage: Approximately 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Coverage of live television production activities and trading floor event programming Evening Coverage: Approximately 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: West Loop Executive dinner and networking event Photography Requirements The photographer will capture: Behind-the-scenes event coverage and production activity Trading floor environment and general event atmosphere On-air talent and media personalities Interviews and media interactions Candid moments featuring guests, participants, and staff Event branding, signage, and venue details Executive dinner interactions Wide-angle, medium, and close-up imagery that conveys the scale, energy, and experience of the event Desired Style We are looking for a blend of: Documentary-style storytelling Candid event photography Polished editorial imagery The final images will be used across: Internal communications Event recap materials Corporate social media channels Marketing and promotional content Future corporate storytelling and brand initiatives Deliverables All original high-resolution digital images captured during the event Delivery of a minimum of 10 social-media-ready select images by the evening of June 25, 2026 Complete image library delivered no later than June 26, 2026 Basic file traand organization only Rights & Usage This is a work-for-hire engagement. The client will receive full, perpetual, worldwide rights to all photographs captured during the engagement, including unrestricted usage for marketing, communications, editorial, commercial, promotional, and archival purposes. Qualifications Demonstrated experience with corporate event photography Experience photographing live productions, conferences, media events, or executive gatherings preferred Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Strong portfolio showcasing candid event coverage and editorial-style photography Compensation Fixed Price: $1,000 INSURANCE IS REQUIRED To apply, please provide: Portfolio or website link Relevant event photography examples Confirmation of availability on June 25, 2026 Your location and ability to work on-site in Chicago throughout the event day and evening reception We look forward to reviewing your work.