Job Description

MarathonFoto is a leading sports photography company that photographs athletes around the world including at the marathon majors in Boston, Chicago, and New York. The participants can view and purchase their race photos on www.marathonfoto.com.

MarathonFoto will also be the official photographer of the

Marathon Beneva de Montreal that will be held on Sunday September 21st

and

5K-10k run on Saturday September 20th.

They are is looking for freelance photographers available for both days to take either:

of runners with their medals after they crossed the finish line.

Need to be very dynamic, outgoing, and ready to approach the athletes so they stop and smile to take the photo

OR

of runners on the course while they run. We will assign you a specific location on the course.

Experience in sports photography is recommended.

No selling or post-production editing is required.

MarathonFoto provides:

Media like SD/CF and collects them at the end of the event to avoid any issue with transferring the images. Clear guidelines of the type of photos you will be taking. Your team leader will assist you throughout the race.

Compensation

: CAD$40/hour with possibility to increase based on the quality and number of photos taken.

Estimated time

:

-Saturday 20th: 7:30am-noon

-Sunday 21st: 7:30 am - 3pm

Time will vary depending on the location and how quickly the participants finish the race. This is a freelance, event-based position.

Requirements:

- Photography equipment.

- Excellent knowledge of your own equipment and photography to take good quality photographs of participants during the event.

- The ability to stand, move quickly and hold the camera for the duration of the event. All our events are outdoors and in the elements. Photographers must be willing and able to work in these conditions.

- The ability be flexible and to adapt to the change of pace and circumstances that could arise during the event.

- The ability to adhere to a schedule, arrive on time for event, stay for the duration of event, and have reliable transportation.

Please apply to this ad with your resume highlighting your photography experience why you would be a good fit to work for us at this event

(how long you've been doing photography, what type of photography you do, other similar events you may have worked and equipment you use).

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Please add the link to your portfolio here Are you available both days Saturday September 20th and Sunday September 21st? * Please let us know what cameras, zoom lenses and external flash you have. If you do not have an external flash, please specify it so we can assign you to the correct photo location.