About Us:
Shutter & Sound, a premier wedding videography company, is excited to announce our expansion into wedding photography! We are known for capturing stunning, emotive visuals that celebrate each couple's unique story. As we grow, we are looking for charismatic and experienced Lead Wedding Photographers to join our dynamic team and help us create unforgettable memories for our couples. **Since this is a brand new service for us and most couiples book months in advance, we expect this to be mostly a 2025 an beyond gig, though we can likely still book a few for 2024.

The Role:
As a Lead Wedding Photographer with Shutter & Sound, you will play a crucial role in shaping the visual memories of our clients' most special day. You will use your artistic vision and expert knowledge of wedding photography to capture the love, joy, and unique moments of each ceremony and reception.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead photographer at weddings, adhering to the schedule laid out by the couple and making sure to capture all of their requests (plus all the "usual" shots) in a timely and professiponal manner.
• Direct and organize photo sessions to capture both candid moments and staged portraits.
• Work closely with clients to understand their vision and preferences.
• Coordinate with other photographers and videographers to ensure a seamless capture of the event.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and excellent communication with clients, guests, and team members during events.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a lead photographer in the wedding industry, with a portfolio to showcase your work.
• Exceptional ability to direct, organize, and motivate others during shoots.
• Must be able to commit to dates far in advance (anywhere from 3 to 12 months)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; must be charismatic and great with people.
• Availability to work primarily on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• Must own a high end camera capable of shooting on 2 cards simultaneously (in case one card fails)
• Commitment to delivering high-quality photographs and exceptional customer service.
• Must have a reliable car, as this job will take you all over greater Boston, and even to Rhode Island or CT sometimes.

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate of $150/hr.
• Opportunities for professional development and creative growth.

Join Us:
At Shutter & Sound, we are passionate about what we do and are dedicated to enhancing our services to meet the desires of our couples. If you are a skilled, enthusiastic wedding photographer looking to make a significant impact in a growing company, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and a portfolio of your previous wedding work.

We look forward to creating beautiful memories together!

Job Types: Contract, Freelance

Pay: $1,200.00 - $1,500.00 per day

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay
• Tips

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Please use this space to link to your wedding portfolio and tell us more about your background in wedding photography.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL (Required)

Work Location: In person