Photographer And Videographer Jobs In Cleveland, OH

Candid Studios is hiring 1099 contractor wedding and event photographers and videographers in Cleveland. We have events booked in the Cleveland area and need local crew to cover them. We want photographers and videographers who live in or near Cleveland, and local crew have priority for these assignments.

Candid Studios is a nationwide photography and videography company (3,000+ events), with photographers and videographers in 14 metros across 6 states.

Lead pay: $250 (1st hr) · $100 (2nd) · $80/hr after · 8 hr ≈ $830

Associate pay: $400/full day · $250/half day (≤5 hr) · path to lead tier

1099 independent contractor · not W-2 · no guaranteed hours

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Open Roles In Cleveland

You supply your own professional gear. Lead photographers need two camera bodies, backup media and off-camera flash; lead videographers need at least two 4K-capable bodies, professional audio and backup media. Associate roles have a lower gear bar and are a paid apprenticeship under a lead, with a path to the lead tier after approximately 4 successful scored second-shoots and review. Field roles need US work authorization and reliable transportation. Each role page lists what you must have to apply and what is only preferred. Editing is remote and open wherever you live: Wedding & Event Photo Editor, Wedding & Event Video Editor, Wedding & Event Photo/Video Editor (Hybrid).

How Lead Pay Works

Examples: 6 hr = $670 · 8 hr = $830 · 10 hr = $990

Mileage: $0.70/mile round trip when confirmed on your Assignment Confirmation.

Payment is typically after successful file upload (contract allows up to net-30). W-9 required before first payment.

Field assignment standards may require professional social BTS (photos and short videos) from the day. Missing required social deliverables can reduce final pay for that assignment by 10% under the contractor agreement - we disclose this up front.

Training reimbursement and a career ladder come after you are hired. Destination work is available for contractors who want it.

The Work In Cleveland

The work is weddings, engagement sessions and events across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Cleveland weddings happen at venues such as Windows on the River in the Flats, Glidden House in University Circle and Truss in Ohio City. We have not worked at these yet; they are examples of the city's venues.

September and October are the peak wedding months in Cleveland, with highs in the 60s and 70s and fall color. May and June bring spring showers, and winters off Lake Erie are cold and snowy, which makes outdoor events impractical.

Travel within the region is expected. Candid Studios handles client booking, coordination, and editing delivery.

To see what couples are offered, look at Candid Studios wedding photography and videography in Cleveland.

How Hiring Works

Submit a private application for a lead or associate role. Requirements are labeled as mandatory or preferred before you start.
Open your status link and complete short video answers. That link is issued after you start the application.
Ryan Mayiras, CEO, reviews your application, typically within about two weeks.
Decision: approve and offer, associate offer, deny with feedback, or keep on file.
After an offer: the independent contractor agreement and onboarding. Education and full portal tools unlock after hire.

A bio, headshot and gallery are a separate public-profile draft; nothing goes live unless you join the team and staff approve publication. Read the full hiring process.

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