COMPENSATION
If you make over $600 within the calendar year, you will receive a 1099.
Hourly Rates for Personal Assistants
- Starting at $20.00/Hour
Hourly Rates for Photo Booth Technicians
- Starting at $25.00/Hour
Hourly Rates for Second Photographers
- Starting at $50.00/Hour (If all requirements are met)
REQUIRMENTS
Personal Assistants & Photo Booth Technicians
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Available on Weekends
Second Photographers
- 2+ Years of Event Photography Experience
- Full Frame Camera (Preferably Canon R1, R3 or R6)
- Wide-Angle, Mid-Range and Long Lens (Primes or Zooms F/2.8 or Wider)
DRESS CODE
You are representing a luxury brand. You should always dress to impress.
- Weddings are formal events, please dress accordingly.
- Darker clothing is preferred, as you should blend in with the background at night (lighter clothing stands out like a soar thumb in photos). DO NOT WEAR WHITE.
- Men should have dress pants and a dress shirt. Suite jackets & ties are not always required, but it's better to have them and not need them, than to need them and not have them.
- Ladies should have formal attire. Dress as is if you were a guest.
- If you show up in casual attire, such as jeans, you will be sent home.
EXPECTATIONS for ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHERS
GETTING READY
Your first major responsibility is photos of the guys getting ready. They're typically hanging out in the venue or at a hotel nearby. When you arrive, start by introducing yourself and ask the groom for any details he'd like photographed such as gifts, jewelry, watches, cuff links, etc.
Once you've finished the details, grab some candid photos of them hanging out and then let them know when it's time for them to get dressed. Get some photos of the groom, after he gets his pants and shirt on, while he's putting on the cuff links and the jacket (typically in window light). Grab a few portraits of the groom and some details of the outfit once he's fully dressed.
Find a spot with clean light and ask the groom if he has any friends/family photos that he, or his parents, would like.
FIRST LOOK
If there is one, I'll typically want you to shoot the grooms reaction up close, while I photograph a profile view.
THE CEREMONY
The couple has my attention for the majority of the ceremony.
You should be focused on the parents/grandparents reactions, the wedding party, and the guests. We're looking for mostly candid moments from this section of the day.
COCKTAIL HOUR
I'm typically doing family & wedding party photos and then couples portraits while you'll be working on...
- Detail photos that showcase the food displays before everyone starts picking through them.
- Then, detail photos of the signage, the welcome table, etc.
- Last, group photos of the guests (ask the groups of people you see if you can take their photo).
THE RECEPTION
During the introductions, I'd like you to photograph a wide angle perspective of the wedding party and couple entering the room. This happens fast and it's good to have a back up for this.
During the formal dances and speeches, I'd like you to focus on the parent and family reactions as well as the wedding party (specifically the maid of honor and best man).
Once the dancing floor opens, we keep one photographer on the floor and one photographer roaming the outskirts and other rooms/areas where guests are.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
We have 3 Simple Rules.
NO SELF PROMOTION.
Respect that we are paying you to represent our company while you're at the events with us. If a client, vendor or guest asks for your information, you are expected to hand them an ERIC JON business card. NOT connect them to your own Instagram, Facebook, website, etc.
STAY OFF YOUR PHONE.
It is unacceptable to be on your phone while you're on the clock. If the clients or guests see this, it looks very unprofessional for the company. There is really no reason to be on your phone instead of capturing the moments around you.
KEEP YOUR CAMERA ON YOU AT ALL TIMES.
A harness or camera strap is required. Please stay focused on capturing the day.
How long is your typical wedding day?
We typically shoot for 8-10 hours on wedding day.
Do I have to edit?
No. The pay rate is for shooting time on wedding day.
Do you provide memory cards?
Yes. We will provide you with 2 memory cards for each camera. Record Separately with RAW on one card and JPG on the other.
Can I use the photos?
We are more than happy to create a portfolio on our website for you. However, we do not allow the use of our clients photos for marketing other businesses or brands.
When do I receive payment?
Payments will be delivered within 7 Days of the Event.
Am I compensated for travel?
Travel Comp is $0.75/mile for anything over 100 miles, roundtrip.
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Tax Information
We are required to file a 1099 for anyone paid over $600 annually.
Please fill out this form, so our accountant can send your paperwork after the year has concluded.
*It is your responsibility to file and pay your own taxes.
Event Schedule
Second Photographer Jobs are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE.
Once you confirm the date, the client will be notified and you will be required to show up or find a qualified replacement.
If you are unable to attend an event after booking it, please contact me as soon as possible and I'll help you find someone to cover it.
2025 Weddings
March 29, Bridget & James Harpster @ Old Daley on Crooked Lake, SP: N/A
May 03, Jaimie & Nick Anadio @ Melody Manor in Lake George, SP: Zoe Mason
May 17, Alyssa & Ryan Graziano @ Mohawk River Country Club, SP: ?
June 06, Elise & Dante Prinzo @ The State Room, SP: Carolyn Hammer
September 06, Tiana & Andrew Gilchrist @ Country Meadows Barn, SP: ?
September 13, Kaitlyn & Dylan Broomfield @ Saratoga Winery, SP: N/A
September 20, Laura & Christopher Mattice @ Mohawk River Country Club, SP: Carolyn Hammer
October 4, Ashley & Brian Paeglow @ The Wire Event Center, SP: ?
October 5, Meaghan & Zachary Rochin @ Inn at Erlowest, SP: N/A
October 11, Sasha & Cody Meddis @ Greywacke Meadows, SP: Carolyn Hammer
October 12, Elizabeth & Thomas Canchola @ Essex, VT, SP: N/A
October 18, Ashley & Justin @ The Hideaway, SP: N/A
November 8, Ashley & Ashtin Micheli @ Queensbury Hotel, SP: Zoe Mason
November 15, Kassie & Dylan Drosky @ Loft 433, SP: ?
USED EQUIPMENT
Digital
$1,300 Canon EF 85mm F/1.4L IS (Mint Condition)
$700 Canon EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III (Excellent Condition)
$50 Canon RF Adapter (For EF Lenses)
FILM
$150 50mm F/1.8 "Pancake Lens" Lens has some dust on bottom glass, otherwise Like New Condition
PHOTO Booth
$3,900 Photo Booth Kit (65" Gold Framed Mirror Booth)
- Kiosk with Gold Frame, Two-Way Tempered Glass with Touch Screen & Flatscreen TV
- Canon 5D Mark iii with 50mm F/1.8 Lens
- Laptop with Darkroom Booth Software
- Printer
- Props & Accessories
- Backdrop Kit with Stands (Black & White Sequins Backdrops)
- Speedlight & Transmitter
- Light Stand