Event Photographer
About the job
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Applicants must live within approximately one hour of a major airport.
- Applicants must be available for regular weekend travel throughout the season.
- Applicants must have a valid U.S. driver's license and a passport or REAL ID-compliant driver's license.
- Applicants must be comfortable driving 5–6 hours when required.
- Applicants must be able to work long production days, lift approximately 25 lbs, and successfully complete a criminal background check.
- Applicants must have experience photographing fast-moving subjects such as sports, dance, concerts, theatre, gymnastics, figure skating, cheerleading, or live events; dance photography experience specifically is not required.
- Applicants must be comfortable shooting in manual mode with continuous autofocus (Servo/AF-C) under changing lighting conditions.
- Photographers must provide two compatible Canon, Nikon, or Sony mirrorless camera bodies; a specified constant-aperture zoom lens (24–105mm, 24–120mm, 24–70mm, or 35–150mm); a 70–200mm zoom; four 64GB or larger memory cards and a compatible card reader; at least three batteries and two chargers; and a monopod. DSLR cameras and other camera brands are incompatible with DanceBUG's photography system.
- Photograph fast-moving dance performances under changing stage lighting.
- Capture sharp, well-timed action images.
- Work alongside DanceBUG's media team at live competitions.
- Back up, transfer, and upload images using DanceBUG's workflow.
- Attend virtual training in January and at least two live training events alongside experienced Senior Photographers before working independently.
- An f/2.8 lens is preferred; f/4 is accepted.
- Applicants should provide a link to a live-action photography portfolio, their current city and state, and a brief overview of relevant photography experience.
About the company
DanceBUG is a top global dance media company that captures live dance competitions and recitals using videographers and photographers who document events across North America. Its product is a library of professionally shot videos and photos that preserve lifelong memories for dancers, studios, families, and competitions. The company emphasizes industry-leading technology, ongoing innovation, and strong customer service to deliver high-quality media and memory preservation. Compared with competitors, DanceBUG combines wide geographic coverage, a focus on dance-specific media, and an emphasis on service and memory retention to stand out. Its goal is to shape the future of dance media by producing reliable, high-quality recordings and memories for events and clients, while growing its client network and attracting talent through ongoing opportunities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Vaughan, Canada
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DanceBUG lowered 2026 single-event package prices, expanding buyer conversion during competition season.
- Indeed listed 34 DanceBUG jobs in March 2026, signaling active event-season demand.
- DanceBUG's July 2026 support portal and critique tools deepen retention across studios and families.
What critics are saying
- Eventist ranked DanceBUG third in September 2026 behind competitors with fuller event management.
- DanceBUG depends on seasonal videographers and photographers, forcing recurring hiring across 2026 events.
- If ICDR's DanceID becomes standard by 2027, DanceBUG loses control of identity-linked media access.
What makes DanceBUG unique
- DanceBUG's June 2026 product still sells media delivery first, with competition operations secondary.
- ICDR integrated DanceBUG on May 20, 2026, reaching 725 events per season.
- DanceBUG's August 2026 app and support stack offers web, mobile, chat, and critiques.
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