Call for Performance Photographer

We invite you to refer to BareBones 2022 Statement of Intention (soon to be updated for 2023)
before considering applying to BareBones. QTBIPoC applications prioritized.

Description

BareBones Productions is seeking to hire one Performance Photographer for the 2023 Halloween Extravaganza who will work individually and collaboratively with Barebones Directors/Facilitators, Barebones staff, community volunteers, and the production team in October 2023. The Performance Photographer is responsible for collaborating and communicating with the Co-Directors and Artistic staff to create photographic documentation of rehearsals, builds and performances/rituals related to grief, death, ancestors, loss, and remembering to be performed October 27, 28, 29 and 31. Rain date will be October 30th if any performance is canceled due to weather. Performances will be located on the Midtown Greenway between 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue.

Qualifications or Requirements

  • Experience and excellent skills in the area of theatrical photography and video, including night-time photography experience without using flashes, or flashing at a minimum
  • Experience collaborating with a wide variety of community members, including folks of various ages, races, cultures, genders, family structures, abilities, spiritual beliefs, and who speak a variety of languages
  • Willingness to learn, self-reflect, and grow in the areas of equity, inclusion, and anti-bias
  • Adaptability, flexibility, and strong time management skills
  • High standard of organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, and able to provide images quickly
  • Problem-solving skills, ability to think on one’s feet

Responsibilities Include

  • Document performances with photographs that give a sense of the mood, energy and character of the show
  • Take photographs at all or most performances in order to segment visibility during performances
  • Communicate/collaborate with Co-Directors as to which parts of performances will be photographed on which nights
  • Ensure that the widest variety of performers/puppets possible are represented in photographs
  • Provide a predetermined amount of sweetened photo selects (decided upon by Communications Director and Production Manager)
  • Participate in digital communication (email, text, phone) in a timely manner
  • Prioritize physical and emotional safety of every participant, including Covid precautions
  • Participate in final wrap-up survey
  • As this is a temporary, independent contractor position, candidates are required to have their own access to materials and technologies necessary for the job

Terms

Location Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota
Type Independent contractor, temporary
Category Art and Art Admin
Apply By Open until hired
Job Dates October 2023 and until photos are provided
Compensation $500.00

 

The Barebones Board/Hiring Committee wish that we could pay more. We recognize compensation is more like symbolic appreciation rather than a livable wage. This show would not be possible without the in-kind donations (love hours) of many people.

Please Note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Do not apply via Facebook. Any applications received via Facebook will not be reviewed.