Motion: Dance & Sports Photography
A division of Bellamani Photography
www.bellamaniphotography.com
Now Hiring for Youth Sports Leagues Across Southern California
We are looking for three key positions to join our team for the upcoming youth sports season. These are primarily weekend/seasonal roles, with no work typically in June & July and December & January.
Available Positions:
Organizer
Team Photographer
Individual Photographer (Lead)
Growth Opportunity:
Organizers can advance to Team Photographer, and eventually to Individual Photographer, if desired.
Our Motto
We are efficient, proficient, and dependable. We seek candidates who can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and keeping things moving smoothly.
Efficiency:
Must be comfortable working in a high-energy setting and handling tasks swiftly.
Proficiency:
Must have a strong command of photography and equipment, be able to troubleshoot on the spot, and have backup gear (camera, lights, batteries).
Dependability:
Must be reliable, punctual, and committed to showing up where and when expected. Must have reliable transportation.
All applicants must pass a background check.
ORGANIZER:
- Compensation: $200 for 5 hours (flat rate, regardless of full shift completion)
- Additional Hours: $30 per hour after 5 hours
Responsibilities:
- Set up a check-in table
- Display sample products
- Check in teams and ensure they are lined up by height
- All team uniforms must be worn in a uniform manner. This means that shirts should either be tucked in or left untucked (jerseys pulled out) based on team preferences, but must remain consistent across the group.
- Assign parents the duty to fix children’s uniforms
- Ensure all order forms are completed before the child sees the photographer
- Answer questions professionally and calmly
- Handle and verify electronic payments, ensuring cash and checks are properly attached to order forms for the Individual Photographer
- Communicate with Individual Photographer about tracking schedules.
No photography experience required.
TEAM PHOTOGRAPHER
Compensation: $250 for 5 hours (flat rate, regardless of full shift completion)
Additional Hours: $40 per hour after 5 hours
Responsibilities:
- Capture group and team photos
- Maintain a positive, engaging presence with teams
- Direct groups efficiently using a hands-off approach
- Maintain an engaging, hands-off approach when organizing children
- Capture clean, high-quality team portraits efficiently
- Required Knowledge & Equipment:
- Must be proficient with camera settings, including speedlight adjustments, intensity, and exposure compensation
- Most shoots will be outdoors but candidates must be quick at setting up an indoor shoot station.
- Must know how to position yourself to avoid lens flares.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
For outdoor shoots:
- Full Frame DSLR or Mirrorless camera (minimum 45MP)
- On & Off Camera Flash (Speedlight)
- Zoom lens with hood
For indoor shoots:
- Off Camera Strobes (minimum 200 watts) with a reflector, umbrella, or softbox
- Light stands
- Tripod (optional)
- Ability to set up a 10’x20’ backdrop by yourself quickly
Please include your equipment list in your application.
INDIVIDUAL PHOTOGRAPHER (Lead)
Compensation: $300 for 5 hours (flat rate, regardless of full shift completion)
Additional Hours: $50 per hour after 5 hours
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the entire shoot day
- Ensure each child has an order form (where applicable)
- Follow the style and specifications requested on order forms
- Capture clean, high-quality individual portraits efficiently
- Maintain an engaging, hands-off approach when organizing children
Required Knowledge & Equipment:
- Must be proficient with camera settings, including on and off camera speedlight and strobes, intensity, and exposure compensation
- Must know different lighting styles for artistic and dramatic effect lighting
- Must be quick at setting up a shoot station
- Must know how to position yourself to avoid lens flares.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
For outdoor shoots:
Full Frame DSLR or Mirrorless camera (minimum 45MP)
On & Off Camera Flash (Speedlight)
Zoom lens with hood
For indoor shoots:
Off Camera Strobes (minimum 200 watts) with a reflector, umbrella, or softbox
Light stands
Tripod (optional)
Ability to set up an individual backdrop quickly
Please include your equipment list in your application.