Careers at Candid Studios

We’re a multi-state team of 1099 contractor photographers, videographers, editors, and producers. Pay is published on each role (lead field pay is tiered: $250 / $100 / $80 per hour of coverage). Not W-2 employment. If you live for the moments other people miss, we want to hear from you.

How we hire · transparent pay, video answers, Education after hire

What We Look For

Storytelling First

We hire people who notice the small moments -- the laugh between vows, the dance no one expected, the tear during a toast. Technical skill matters, but storytelling instincts are non-negotiable.

Reliability Over Heroics

Our reputation rests on consistency. Contractors show up with their own backup gear and redundant media, deliver on time, and communicate clearly. We hire people who treat reliability as a craft.

Client-Forward

Every couple, every brand, every family deserves to feel seen and at ease. We hire people who lead with warmth and find ways to make everyone -- even the camera-shy uncle -- comfortable.

Continuous Improvement

We reimburse training, send team members to industry conferences, and build career ladders. We hire people who want to be better photographers and videographers in a year than they are today.

Photographer Roles

Hiring 1099 contractor photographers across our service areas.

Videographer Roles

Hiring 1099 contractor videographers across our service areas.

Photographer/Videographer Roles

Hiring 1099 contractor hybrid shooters who cover both photo and video across our service areas.

Secondary Photographer Roles

Associate-tier 1099 secondary photographers - $400/full day or $250/half day, path to lead tier after scored second-shoots. Education unlocks after hire.

Secondary Videographer Roles

Associate-tier 1099 secondary videographers - paid apprenticeship under leads; path to primary after hire and scored work.

Photo Editor Roles

Hiring 1099 contractor photo editors across our service areas.

Video Editor Roles

Hiring 1099 contractor video editors across our service areas.

Photo/Video Editor Roles

Hiring 1099 contractor editors who work across both photo and video across our service areas.

Don’t see your city?

We’re always interested in connecting with talented photographers, videographers, editors, project managers, and producers. Start a listing pack (bio, photos, equipment). We do not use a résumé-only job application.

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