Wanted: Photographer in the Bay Area (Nov 20, 2025)
Wanted: Photographer in the Bay Area for November 20!
We're looking for creative students or recent grads to shoot meaningful content and help capture an inspiring nonprofit awards event on November 20, 2025 in San Francisco!
Why this matters
- Build your portfolio with real-world, impactful event coverage
- Get credit and exposure through GAAD Foundation's social media channels
- Support digital accessibility and the disability community
Requirements
- Student or recent graduate in photography (Event/Commercial/Portraits)
- Must be able to bring your own camera equipment (e.g. camera, audio gear, stabilization tools)
- Available to work for 3 hours in the evening of November 20, 2025 + 1-2 hours of editing/retouching, depending on candidate's pace and experience
- Provide files for social media (raw or lightly edited — editing skills are a plus)
- A portfolio/sample work
- Creative eye for storytelling, portraits, B-roll, etc.
- Reliable, punctual, and excited about inclusion
- Experience or comfortable engaging with individuals from the disability community a plus
How to apply
Send an email to info@gaad.foundation with
- Subject line: Gaady Awards Photographer Application
- Your Name, School/Program, Year
- Portfolio link
- Your contact details (Email, Phone Number)
- At least one reference and their contact details
Compensation: Fixed rate of $600 (covers 3 hours capturing the event + 1-2 hours of editing/retouching, depending on candidate's pace and experience)
Submission deadline: We're accepting applications on a rolling basis, so apply as soon as you can. Early submissions are encouraged on or before October 30, 2025.
Learn more about us here: GAAD Foundation