Photographer / Event Assistant

About us

We are seeking an aspiring photographer for Photography/Event Assistance in romantic engagement proposal experiences. 

To understand what we do, check out our work on Instagram or Facebook @theproposalguru

We are seeking someone who:

• Has experience in photography. An aspiring wedding or event photographer. A person with an emerging photography business/side hustle (eg: becoming a wedding or event photographer), for which this work with be perfect to compliment
• Will double as an Event Assistant, to support us with set up, delivery and pack down of experience. No experience is required, all training is provided. You need a willingness to move boxes/gear, to listen/learn and a able to get in and get work done

The role will be based on the Sunshine Coast. We also travel to Brisbane and Gold Coast. 

Our work is extremely rewarding, with every client experiencing one of the best moments of their lives. 

This type of work is perfect for an emerging photographer. You will spend active time capturing clients, perfect to refine your skills, knowledge and experience. 

We are a small, family-owned business. We need someone keen to get into the hard work of events, is trustworthy, can get creative and work hard to produce magical experiences.  

The role is a casual position, it may be any day of the week (pending your availability). It would work perfectly with an aspiring photographer developing their own brand. You would need your own work to compliment.

Photography skills, equipment and basic experience are expected 

All training in delivering proposals is provided on the job, no experience required. You will work as part of a team, until you are confident to deliver solo.

Starting training phase rate $30 p/h + super.  Rate increases with experience/capability. 

Events typically commence setting up during the afternoon. Many proposals occur at sunset. Pack up occurs at night. Includes late finishes. 

Qualifications & experience

• No formal event or styling experience required

• Required: Photography Experience, owns own camera/equipment
• Required: Drivers license, Manual, willing to drive an iload van

• Welcomed experience: Event experience, styling

Tasks & responsibilities

• Event set up and pack up (including carrying boxes/equipment, pushing heavy trolleys, etc)
• Styling and event coordination (taught on the job, no experience required) Note: We believe photographers have a good eye for this type of work.
• Capturing the moment (photos)
• Taking videos on your phone
• Client interaction
• Working to time frames, working in a team 
• Driving van

Benefits

• We create magical, one of a kind, romantic engagement proposals, weddings and experiences
• Although hard work, it is incredible fun. We go to amazing places. Our customers experience one of the best moments of their lives and very grateful. A wonderful work environment and rewarding
• Significantly increase your photography and client skills