Freelance Sports and Live-Action Travel Photographer

Job overview

The Freelance Sports and Live-Action Travel Photographer role is based in Nashville, TN, with assignments at competitions throughout the United States. Compensation starts at $25 per hour; the posting also states guaranteed minimum daily and event pay without specifying those amounts. DanceBUG hires photographers for its February–June competition season and provides travel arrangements for assignments. The photographer captures fast-moving dance performances and other live competition action, then backs up, transfers, and uploads images using DanceBUG’s workflow. The role supports DanceBUG’s dance media and event technology work; editing is handled by the company.

What you'll do

• Photograph dance performances under changing stage lighting
• capture sharp, well-timed action images
• work alongside the media team at live competitions
• back up, transfer, and upload images using the company workflow
• attend virtual training and at least two live training events before working independently.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

freelance photographer

sports photography

live-action photography

nashville tn

dancebug

dance competitions

travel

february–june season

weekend travel

paid training

starting at $25/hr

equipment stipend

no editing required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid travel days
• flights, hotels, and rental cars paid by DanceBUG
• private hotel room
• meals or per diem
• equipment stipend up to $700
• and paid training.

Why this role

The posting offers paid travel days, flights, hotels, rental cars, a private hotel room, meals or per diem, an equipment stipend up to $700, and paid training. Regular weekend travel is required during the season; photographers provide their own specified camera equipment.

About the employer

DanceBUG Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers. Sector: 71.