Live Event Action Photographer

DanceBUG Inc. is seeking a Freelance Sports/Live Action Travel Photographer to capture high-energy dance competitions and live events across North America. You'll photograph fast-moving performances, candid moments, and award ceremonies, working closely with our production crews and event partners. Responsibilities include on-location shooting, basic lighting, image culling, and light editing to meet brand standards. Ideal candidates have strong action-photography skills, can travel frequently, communicate well with clients, and thrive in fast-paced, performance-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Travel to dance competitions and live sports-style events across North America to capture high-quality photos
• Photograph fast-moving performances, candid moments, awards, and behind-the-scenes content
• Set up, operate, and maintain professional camera equipment, lenses, and lighting as needed
• Work closely with event directors, production crews, and studio partners to align on shot lists and timelines
• Ingest, cull, and lightly edit images for color, exposure, and cropping to meet Dance
• BUG brand standards
• Deliver photos on deadline using Dance
• BUG's platforms and file-naming/organizational conventions
• Adapt quickly to changing event conditions, schedules, and technical issues while maintaining quality
• Provide excellent on-site customer service to dancers, families, and clients
• Follow venue, safety, and data-handling protocols during all events
• Contribute feedback to improve event workflows, tools, and media products

Required Skills

• Action and sports photography
• Event photography
• DSLR/mirrorless camera operation
• Fast shutter and low-light techniques
• Basic lighting and on-camera flash
• Photo editing in Lightroom or similar
• Digital asset management and file organization
• Travel logistics and time management
• Client-facing communication
• Working in fast-paced live event environments