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Job Title


Professional Photographer


Company : DanceBUG


Location : Toronto, Toronto


Created : 2026-01-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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. Learn more about us 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): 2470 mm, 24105 mm, 24120 mm, 70200 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 1922 Mar 2629 Apr 912 Apr 1619 Apr 2226 April 30May 3 May 710 May 1417 May 2124 May 28May 31