Sports Photographer Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Creative Arts/Media

Sports Photographer Duration:
March – May 2026

Location:

Nationwide travel across Canada Compensation: $150-$400 Per Day + ALL Expenses About DanceBUG DanceBUG is the industry leader in Dance Media and Software, celebrating 25 years of innovation serving the dance community.

We capture tens of thousands of performances annually and provide studios with top-tier photography, videography, streaming, and competition software.

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The Role We’re seeking experienced event or sports photographers to capture dynamic dance performances across the country.

You’ll travel to dance competitions and recitals, work in fast-paced lighting environments, and deliver professional images that highlight each dancer’s best moments.

What You’ll Do Photograph live dance performances in low-light and stage lighting conditions Adjust exposure, ISO, and white balance on the fly for optimal results Manage and back up images using DanceBUG’s software tools Upload or ship event media as required Communicate with the on-site team and managers Travel nationwide by car or plane to assigned events.

(DanceBUG will provide car/flights) Requirements 3+ years as a Photographer (event, sports, concert, theatre, or live action) Skilled with manual camera settings under changing light Comfortable working long production days Valid Canadian driver’s license Clear criminal background & vulnerable sector check Equipment Needed 2 professional DSLR or mirrorless bodies (Canon, Nikon, or Sony only) 2 of the following lenses (F2.8 preferred): 24–70 mm, 24–105 mm, 24–120 mm, 70–200 mm 4+ memory cards (≥ 64 GB each), 2+ batteries & charger, monopod Perks & Pay 💰 $150-$400 per day ✈️ All travel, accommodation (single room), and transport covered 🎓 Paid training (February and March 2026) 💼 Equipment stipend (up to $700) Key Dates Virtual Training: 4 hours per week in Feb.

On-Site Training: 1-2 events in Feb/March Priority Weekends:
Mar 19–22 Mar 26–29 Apr 9–12 Apr 16–19 Apr 22–26 April 30–May 3 May 7–10 May 14–17 May 21–24 May 28–May 31