Wedding Videographer And/or Photographer

Pluvia Studios is a film and entertainment company that provides cinematic videography services for weddings. We're looking to expand across Canada with localized videographers. We're also considering photographers as well. We film, capture and edit weddings, destination weddings, engagement shoots, rehearsal dinners, various parties, and other wedding-related events.

We're looking for professional videographers and photographers, located in or near Edmonton, Alberta, with wedding experience to join our team.

**Job Requirements**:

- **Must have your own gear/equipment.**:

- Must speak English
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel to different locations, as required.
- Must have proven experience with weddings and provide an impressive portfolio.
- Must be proficient in using professional video and/or photo equipment during the entire event's duration.
- Must have excellent communication. (with employer, clients, venue, staff, and coworkers)
- Must be able to work weekends.
- Must be punctual. Show up on time and plan ahead.
- Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be warm, inviting and a pleasure to be around during the event.
- Must enjoy working with other people, especially the couple and their friends/family.
- Must produce high quality content consistently.
- Must have enjoyment in your craft.

**Videographer**
- Have professional high-end videography cameras and equipment, including professional lenses, multiple batteries and other accessories.
- Must have a form of camera stabilization (ex. Gimbal / Monopod)
- Must be able to shoot in both lower (24/30fps+) and higher frame rates (60fps/120fps)
- Must be able to record well-balanced crystal clear audio (ex. Ceremony & Toasts/Reception), effectively capturing all speakers' dialogue, music and significant SFX using external recorders, lav microphones, and wireless mic systems (such as Zoom H6, Tascam DR-10L, Rode Wireless Go, etc).
- Must have high speed internet and available file-sharing storage for video footage to download remotely.
- **No video editing required. Shooting only. We handle video post-production.**:

- **Bonus**: Having a 4K drone.
- **Bonus**: Ability to work as a 2nd shooter or knowing an available one.

**Photographer**
- Have reliable professional photography equipment, such as DSLR or Mirrorless cameras, external flash / speed light, professional lenses, multiple batteries and other accessories.
- Must have advanced knowledge of lighting and composition.
- Must be able to manipulate and proficiently edit wedding photos with editing software.
- Must have digital image delivery + upload experience.

Wedding shoots typically range anywhere from 4-10 hours.

No training or equipment will be provided. You must have your own gear and skills + experience using them.

**Please provide**:

- **Phone Number**:

- **Location (Province, City)**:

- **Portfolio and/or Demo Reel (examples of your work)**:

- **Day Rate or Hourly Rate (per shoot; min. and max.)**:

- **Full detailed list of gear/equipment that you use **

** = Mandatory**

**Bonus info to provide**:

- Website / Social Media presence
- Resume
- Years of Experience (or number of wedding shoots)
- Distance or locations you're willing to travel for a wedding shoot
- A link to a short video of yourself explaining why you're the right fit to shoot weddings and why you became a videographer and/or photographer (Optional - but increases your chances of being contacted)

Look forward to hearing from you. Thank you

**Job Type**: Contract

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Please provide a link to your portfolio or demo reel. Send examples of your work.
- What's your phone number?
- How far are you willing to travel for a wedding shoot? (without travel fees + with travel fees)
- What's your preferred hourly rate or day rate?
- What's the minimum hourly rate or day rate that you're willing to work?
- Please provide your website or social media links, if any. (Optional)
- (Optional) Provide a link to a short video of yourself explaining why you're the right fit to shoot weddings and why you became a videographer and/or photographer.
- Where are you located? (Province/City)

**Experience**:

- Photography: 2 years (preferred)
- Wedding: 2 years (preferred)
- Videography: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person