Secondary Wedding Photographer (Associate) - Cleveland, OH

Candid Studios Photography & Videography; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training reimbursement

Conference attendance

Job summary

Candid Studios Photography & Videography in Cleveland, OH seeks a Secondary Wedding Photographer (Associate) as a 1099 independent contractor to support lead photographers with multi-angle coverage, details and guest candids during weddings and events across the region.

This tier offers a clear career ladder, training reimbursement and paid industry conference attendance, with contractors providing their own professional gear and traveling within the Cleveland area and surrounding metro.

Qualifications

• Assisting lead photographers with multi-angle coverage, details and guest candids.

Responsibilities

• Support lead photographers during weddings and events across Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas.
• Travel within the region is expected; assist with gear and backup bodies as needed.
• Presentable, punctual and able to work as part of an associate team.

Skills

Wedding photography

Job description

Secondary Wedding Photographer (Associate) Jobs in Cleveland, OH

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 Cleveland, OH area and surrounding metro. Travel within the region is expected; destination work is available for team members who want it.