Wanted: Photographer in the Bay Area on Nov 20, 2025

We're looking for freelancers, 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 impactful event coverage
• Get exposure through GAAD Foundation's social media channels
• Support digital accessibility and the disability community

Requirements

• Highly skilled 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, 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

1. Subject line: Gaady Awards Photographer Application
2. Your Name, Your Background, and Contact Details (Email, Phone Number)
3. Portfolio Link

Compensation: Fixed rate of $500 (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: https://gaad.foundation/