Photographer

About Us:

Journey Dance Competition takes pride in producing the industry's best dance competitions. We deliver exciting, world-class live events in a high-energy, feel-good atmosphere. Our team is made up of the friendliest and most dedicated professionals, who are driven by passion and have made the commitment to serve. Thanks to their extensive training, attention to detail, and our seamless, on-time events, we consistently surpass expectations, ensuring that each event leaves a lasting impression and creates unforgettable memories.

Come work alongside a fired-up, passionate, and fun team that’s driven to do great work.

Our mission is to deliver the best dance competition experience, honoring every guest with care and detail—because everyone deserves to be
recognized
and
celebrated.

• Paid training, paid travel, double-occupancy lodging, and event meals
• Professional and self development — confidence, leadership, adaptability, communication, and real-world experience you'll carry for the rest of your career.
• A team culture worth showing up for — passionate team members who care as much as you do, and friendships that outlast the season.
• Industry connections — dance educators, choreographers, studio owners, and professionals from across the country
• Hands-on experience in live events, production, hospitality, customer service, and operations
• Room to grow — more responsibility, new skills, and a real path into leadership. A lot of our leads started exactly where you're about to.

The Photographer is responsible for capturing dynamic, perfectly timed and framed photos of every performance that takes the Journey stage. Additionally, Photographers will capture the spirit of our awards ceremonies, celebrating and acknowledging each performer. This role requires a keen eye for high-quality shots, recognizing highlight moments as dancers execute their choreography. Working with us is similar to sports photography in terms of speed and action.

Our photographers typically capture 50-80 photos per routine, with just 15-20 seconds between each for up to 5 hours straight. This requires maintaining consistent quality and focus from start to finish. Due to the fast-paced nature of the event, there’s no time for retouching, so it’s crucial to ensure your camera settings are spot-on and conduct quality checks before the event starts.

A sharp eye for composition and the ability to anticipate the perfect shot timing are essential!
This position requires attention to detail, a high level of stamina, and the ability to maintain emphasis on the task at hand throughout the entire event. This position is for high-energy individuals who have a passion for action photography and thrive in a live-event setting. All necessary equipment is provided.

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• Thursday — travel to the event city from your designated meeting point or airport
• Friday–Sunday — load in, early call times, long days, back-to-back sessions, awards ceremonies, load out
• Monday — travel home

• Seasonal employment with Journey Dance Competition Tour, January
  - July
• Must be available for Mandatory Team Training; Virtual
  - December 11-13th, 2026;
  In Person
  - Jan. 8-10, 2027
• Must be willing to travel by road or air
• Must be 18 or older
• Must be available from Thursday to Monday for travel
• Travel from a specified meeting point or airport will be required
• Minimum commitment 6 events or more
• Paid training, travel, double occupancy lodging, and event meals
• Ability to drive is a plus
• Official government
• Background check required

• Load in and load out production equipment, as well as set up, organize, and breakdown your respective station
• Assists with stage…