Freelance Traveling Event Photographer

Our social media agency is looking for an experienced freelance event photographer to join our roster and travel with our team to cover live events and B2B trade shows throughout the year. Our agency manages social media coverage for these events, so this role goes beyond traditional event photography. Photographers must be comfortable capturing, editing, organizing, and delivering select assets in real time while the event is actively taking place. You will initially work alongside another member of our agency team until we are comfortable sending you to shoots independently. Even when shooting independently, you will still be working on-site with members of our social media team and alongside our videographers. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: - Providing full-show photography coverage from start to finish - Capturing all aspects of the event, including speakers, panels, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, activations, networking, signage, venue details, candid moments, and overall atmosphere. A shot list will be provided in advance that will be easy to follow. - Delivering select edited photos in real time so our social media team can post while the event is taking place - Completing same-day edits for use across social media, marketing, PR, sponsor opportunities, stakeholder communications, and other timely needs - Uploading assets to an organized Box or Flickr folder at the end of every day (or throughout the day), depending on the client’s preferences - Working closely with our on-site social media team to respond to changing priorities and capture timely content - Delivering a complete, organized collection of final edited assets throughout the event and by EOD. EVENT SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION The events we cover vary in length, schedule, and scope. Some may be single-day events, while others take place over several days and may include early mornings, evening programming, or after-hours events. Photographers are compensated at a flat rate per event day. This rate is consistent across all shows and does not vary based on the event location, schedule, number of photos delivered, or number of hours worked. This is not an hourly position. Photographers are expected to cover the full scheduled event day from start to finish, including any agreed-upon evening or after-hours programming. Exact dates, schedules, and coverage expectations will be provided and approved before each assignment. Travel expenses and a meal per diem are covered. Photographers may select their preferred flights, which must be submitted for client approval before purchase. Additional travel details and expectations will be communicated before each assignment. We are a small, tight-knit team and often eat meals together while traveling. Photographers are always welcome to join us, but this is completely optional. TRAVEL This position requires travel to events throughout the United States. Our most common event locations include: - Las Vegas - Miami - New York City - Orlando Additional destinations may also be required depending on the event calendar. IDEAL EXPERIENCE We are looking for photographers who: - Have professional live event or conference photography experience - Understand the pace and priorities of B2B trade shows and large-scale events - Are comfortable shooting for long event days and adapting to changing schedules - Can identify and capture moments that will perform well across social media and marketing channels - Can edit and deliver high-quality images quickly while remaining on-site - Are highly organized and comfortable managing large volumes of assets - Communicate clearly and collaborate well with social media managers, videographers, clients, and event stakeholders - Can work independently while also being a reliable and positive member of an on-site team - Have their own professional photography equipment and editing setup - Are willing and able to travel - Experience photographing trade shows, conferences, panels, networking events, brand activations, sponsor moments, and exhibitor booths is strongly preferred. Photography examples from previous events are attached so applicants can understand the style, quality, and breadth of coverage we are looking for. PLEASE SEND: - Your portfolio - Relevant live event, conference, or trade show photography examples - Your typical day rate or project-rate structure - Your current location and the airports you typically travel from - A list of the professional photography equipment you use - basically just confirming you have the equipment needed to shoot a live event - A brief overview of your experience providing real-time or same-day edited photo delivery We are looking to build ongoing relationships with dependable photographers who may be available for multiple events throughout the year - as needed/when available.