Wedding & Event Photographer - Chicago, IL

Candidstudios; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training reimbursement

Paid industry conference attendance

Job summary

Candid Studios is hiring a full-time photographer in Chicago, IL, responsible for covering weddings, engagement sessions, and corporate events. A storytelling-first approach is essential for this role. We offer training reimbursement and paid attendance to industry conferences, ensuring continuous professional development.

Photographers will benefit from a clear career ladder and have opportunities for destination work. Travel within the Chicago area and its surroundings is expected. Backup gear and a redundant coverage workflow will be provided for every event.

Qualifications

• Must have professional photography experience.
• Ability to deliver on-time and manage multiple events.
• Comfortable with travel for events.

Responsibilities

• Photograph weddings and corporate events.
• Utilize backup gear and a redundant coverage workflow.
• Participate in training and industry conferences.

Skills

Photography skills

Storytelling approach

Event coverage

Job description

Wedding & Event Photographer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Full-time photographer position with Candid Studios. Backup gear, redundant cards, on-time delivery. Cover weddings, engagement sessions, and corporate events. Storytelling-first approach required. Training reimbursement and conference attendance covered.

• Full-time, W-2 employment — not 1099 gig work
• Training reimbursement + paid industry conference attendance
• Backup gear and a redundant-coverage workflow on every event
• 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.