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Event Photographer
Time Commitment
On an as-needed basis
Purpose
Provide photos for library publicity and documentation of programs and other events. Staff are not always able to take the time and care needed to get a quality photo of the event because they are involved in the program/event.
Benefits of Volunteering
- Chance to meet new people
- To work in pleasant surroundings
- Opportunity to share your photography on library web site/enewsletter
- To develop new skills
- Give something back to the community
- Share your talents
- Feel needed and valued
- Enhance your resume
- Satisfaction from accomplishment
Duties & Responsibilities
- Take and save photographs of library events/programs as well as other candid shots of the library
- Obtain photo releases of subjects
- Submit photos to library PR person and/or library director for publication consideration or for other uses
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Required
- Ability to work congenially with staff, patrons and other volunteers
- Knowledge of digital cameras and photographic software
- Artistic eye and demonstrated skill with digital photography
- Ability to follow written and oral directions
- Good communication skills
- Sensitivity to a subject's willingness to be photographed
