Secondary Wedding Photographer (Associate) - Chicago, IL

Candid Studios Photography & Videography; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training reimbursement

Paid industry conference attendance

Clear career ladder: photographers, v…

Job summary

Candid Studios Photography & Videography in Chicago, IL is seeking a Secondary Wedding Photographer (Associate) to support lead photographers with multi-angle coverage, guest candids, and detail shots during weddings, engagements, and corporate events.

As a 1099 independent contractor, you provide your own gear and can pursue destination work within the region; training reimbursement and conference attendance are available as part of the career ladder toward primary photographer.

Qualifications

• Contractors provide their own professional gear, including backup bodies and media
• 1099 independent contractor positions, not W-2 employment
• Training reimbursement and access to paid industry conference attendance
• Clear career ladder for photographers, videographers, editors, and producers

Responsibilities

• Support lead photographers with multi-angle coverage, details, and guest candids
• Cover weddings, engagement sessions, and corporate events across the Chicago area
• Travel within the regional metro; destination work available for eligible team members

Tools

Gear: body + lenses

Job description

Secondary Wedding Photographer (Associate) Jobs in Chicago, IL

1099 independent contractor secondary photographer role with Candid Studios - a foot-in-the-door associate tier for rising shooters. Support lead photographers with multi-angle coverage, details, and guest candids. Gear required (body + lenses). Complete Education courses and exams to promote to primary photographer. Training reimbursement available.

• 1099 independent contractor positions, not W-2 employment
• Training reimbursement + paid industry conference attendance
• Contractors provide their own professional gear, including backup bodies and redundant media
• Clear career ladder for photographers, videographers, editors, and producers

This role covers weddings, engagement sessions, and corporate events across the Chicago, IL area and surrounding metro. Travel within the region is expected; destination work is available for team members who want it.