Photography Mentorship Program
Tiny Lights Festival Is Proud To Announce The Third Installation Of Our Photography Mentorship Program!
The Photography Mentorship Program is designed to give emerging photographers a chance to learn about festival photography from a seasoned mentor while building on their portfolios and getting paid. Sounds pretty sweet right? The program includes a full day of in-class learning prior to the festival with photographer Louis Bockner, as well as continued support throughout the weekend with participants delivering a selection of photographs to be used by the festival in future promotion.
Program Dates:
Thursday, June 13th - Sunday June 16th, 2024 In Ymir, BC
Here’s some things we’re looking for:
People who have some experience with photography although specific portfolios in music and/or event photography aren’t necessary.
People who are eager to learn more about photography on both a technical and artistic level.
People who are respectful and community oriented with a mindset of sharing knowledge in the pursuit of creating community and art.
What you can expect & what is expected from you:
- 6 hours of in-person training on Saturday June 8, 2024 in Ymir, BC, where we will learn:
Photographic techniques relevant to festival photography.
How to navigate festivals as a photographer in a professional manner.
How to navigate consent: legal vs. moral guidelines.
What festivals want (besides awesome photos of musicians).
So you took a great photo, now what? Editing & File Management.
How and when to deliver dailies, sneak peek albums and full galleries.
- Daily check-ins throughout the festival (June 14-16) where we go over our work and problem solve any issues that might be coming up.
- Some scheduling and shot lists so that we make sure all performers are covered and not just that wild band with the singer who swings from the rafters.
- Deliver 10 edited, high resolution “sneak peek” photos in the week following the festival and 50 as a final submission within three weeks.
Schedule:
- June 8, 2024 from 10am to 4pm
- All day June 14 - 16, 2024. While there will be some fixed scheduling the majority of the work will be free range in nature.
- If you are interested in participating but unable to reserve all the required times, we encourage you to still apply. There is a place to indicate your availability on the application form.
What you will receive:
- Complimentary Staff Pass to Tiny Lights Festival, including camping.
- $150.00 remuneration
- Admission to the Volunteer after party on Sunday June 16th @ 7pm