UCLA Event Photographer

Southern Arkansas University; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 46,125 - 110,700; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit supporting veterans is seeking a UCLA student photographer to provide event photography for a health & wellness summit on October 14–15, 2025. Responsibilities include capturing speakers, candid moments, and delivering a highlight reel within 24 hours. This role is an excellent opportunity to build your portfolio and gain professional experience.

Qualifications

• Must provide own professional camera equipment and lenses.
• Portfolio or sample work available online.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time, prepared with equipment and backups.
• Cover keynote, breakout sessions, and general event atmosphere.
• Deliver a highlight reel within 24 hours and a full edited gallery within 5–7 days.

Skills

Proficiency with DSLR or mirrorless cameras

Strong eye for composition and candid photography

Comfortable working in indoor and mixed-light settings

Basic editing skills (exposure, color correction, cropping)

Ability to meet quick turnaround deadlines

Punctual and reliable

Education

UCLA student (undergraduate or graduate)

Job description

Operation Recovery, a nonprofit supporting veterans and first responders, is hosting a two-day health & wellness summit at UCLA. We are seeking a UCLA student photographer to provide event photography coverage on October 14–15, 2025.

The role involves capturing:

• Keynote speakers and panel discussions
• Candid moments of attendees and networking
• Sponsor signage and event branding
• A small set of posed VIP portraits

We’ll need a highlight set within 24 hours for social media, and a full edited gallery within 5–7 days of the event.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your portfolio, gain professional event experience, and contribute to a meaningful cause.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with DSLR or mirrorless cameras
• Strong eye for composition and candid photography
• Comfortable working in indoor and mixed-light settings
• Basic editing (exposure, color correction, cropping)
• Ability to meet quick turnaround deadlines
• UCLA student (undergraduate or graduate)
• Portfolio or sample work available online
• Must provide own professional camera equipment and lenses
• Punctual, professional, and reliable
• Available both Oct 14 (8 AM – 6 PM) and Oct 15 (8 AM – 1 PM)

Expected Responsibilities

• Arrive on time, prepared with equipment and backups (batteries, memory cards)
• Cover keynote, breakout sessions, and general event atmosphere
• Capture required sponsor signage and branding for post-event reporting
• Deliver a highlight reel (10–15 edited images) within 24 hours
• Deliver full edited gallery (digital download) within 5–7 days
• Communicate promptly with the event lead for any on-site adjustments