Corporate Event Photographer & Videographer

About the Role Productside is a product management training company looking for an experienced photographer/videographer to cover one day of our in-person corporate training event in Chicago, IL. We need someone comfortable switching between photo and video throughout the day and capturing natural, unscripted moments — not a polished promo shoot. Event Details Location: Aloft Chicago Mag Mile, 243 East Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611 Shoot date: August 19, 2026 (Day 2 of a 3-day training, August 18–20) Coverage hours: Approximately 6–7 hours — arrive at lunch (~12:00 PM), cover through end of class (~5:00 PM), then stay for post-class headshots and testimonials Class size: Up to 10 participants Crew size: We are expecting one person who can handle both photo and video Please note: we will not have access to the space outside of training hours, so all setup and assessment will need to happen on the day of the shoot. We handle all participant consent forms on our end. What We're Looking For Candid, documentary-style photography of a corporate training environment B-roll video coverage of instruction, group work, and classroom activity (no audio required for b-roll) Testimonial video — individual participants sharing feedback after class, filmed with captured audio; casual and authentic in feel, not formal Professional headshots for participants who provide testimonials (exact count confirmed approximately one week before the event) Schedule Overview ~12:00 PM: Arrive, get oriented, begin shooting 12:00–5:00 PM: Event photography and b-roll videography of the training in session 5:00 PM onward: Post-class headshots and testimonial video Deliverables Edited photo selects (JPEG), ready for marketing use Color-corrected video clips (MP4 or MOV) Testimonial clips with audio Headshots for participants who provide testimonials (exact count confirmed approximately one week before the event) Content will be used across web, social media, and sales materials. Ideal Candidate Experience shooting corporate events, conferences, or training environments Comfortable with both photo and video in a single shoot Strong candid/documentary instincts — we want real moments, not posed shots Able to work independently and adapt to the pace of a live training day Chicago-based or able to travel to Chicago To Apply Please share your portfolio or examples of similar corporate/event work. Let us know your availability and day rate (with and without video editing, if possible).