Freelance Travel Dance Photographer

DanceBUG Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting at $25/hour

Guaranteed minimum daily and event pay

Paid travel days

Flights, hotels and rental cars paid

Private hotel room

Meals or per diem provided

Up to $700 equipment stipend

Paid training

No editing required

Consistent weekend opportunities

Job summary

DanceBUG is seeking freelance photographers to travel across the United States photographing major dance competitions. You’ll shoot fast-moving performances while our team handles editing, allowing you to focus on capturing sharp action under changing stage lighting.

Training is provided, and opportunities are frequent on weekends throughout the February–June season. Compensation starts at $25/hour, with paid travel and a generous equipment stipend, including flights and hotels paid by DanceBUG.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Live within approximately one hour of a major airport.
• Available for regular weekend travel throughout the season.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Passport or REAL ID-compliant driver’s license.
• Comfortable driving 5–6 hours when required.
• Able to work long production days and lift approximately 25 lbs.
• Able to successfully complete a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Photograph fast-moving dance performances under changing stage lighting.
• Capture sharp, well-timed action images.
• Work alongside DanceBUG’s media team at live competitions.
• Back up, transfer and upload images using DanceBUG’s workflow.

Tools

Mirrorless cameras (Canon/Nikon/Sony)

Job description

DanceBUG is seeking freelance photographers to travel across the United States photographing major dance competitions. You’ll shoot fast-moving performances while our team handles editing, allowing you to focus on capturing sharp action under changing stage lighting.

Training is provided, and opportunities are frequent on weekends throughout the February–June season. Compensation starts at $25/hour, with paid travel and a generous equipment stipend, including flights and hotels paid by DanceBUG.