Wedding Photographer Associate — Training & Travel Perks

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

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.