Freelance Wedding Videographer

Contract Freelance Videographer/Cinematographer looking to work alongside a busy wedding firm. Ideal candidate will have experience filming weddings and a natural ability to shoot in a creative manner and take direction from the team.

We base our company on three areas in which you should have:

• Team– Able to be a team player. No big egos
• Authentic– You are who you are. No time for liars…
• Passion– If you’re boring then…usually your work reflects it…
• 110%– Always going above and beyond.

The Videographer we’re looking for should possess these skills:

• Passionate about filming and creating stories
• Ability to take candid moments and add creative value.
• Have the ability to look at any subject and see how it helps others and tell that.
• Highly Skilled with DSLR’s (Manual Mode) Filming, Gimbal, Drone and special equipment
• Able to meet deadlines, follow directions, and willingness to learn
• Work a flexible schedule including after business hours/weekends if necessary.
• Have reliable transportation and maintain a professional appearance.
• Must have filmed a minimum of 10 weddings
• Must provide all necessary equipment.
• Proficiency in working with a team

We will only consider you if you have a wedding reel. Sorry, but too many people out there that say they can do it…but can’t even compose a reel.

Available Wedding Date, as of July 15, 2024:

• 9.7 | Mundelein, Chicago, Sycamore
• 9.14 | Midlothian, Ambit
• 9.21 | Chicago
• 9.28 | Chicago, Lake Forest
• 10.4 | Chicago, Oak Brook
• 10.5 | Mundelein, Chicago, Oak Brook
• 10.19 | Wheaton, Palos Hills

Rates dependent upon experience:

1st shooter: $50-80

2nd shooter: $40-50

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 – $95.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How many weddings have you shot?
• Please submit your portfolio link with any wedding relevant experiences.
• We require all our contractors to have their own equipment. Please list out all the gear you would be using for the wedding gig.
• Which posted dates are you interested in?

9.7
9.13
9.21
9.28
10.4
10.5
10.12
10.26

+ More into 2025!

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Wedding: 1 year (Required)
• Videography: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road