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About the Role

The Art Gallery of Ontario is seeking an Event Photographer to provide photography coverage of gallery events and programs. Shifts are scheduled primarily after 5 pm and on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide photographic documentation of events and programs including tours, performances, exhibition openings, receptions, functions, galas, parties, photo booths and other activities.
• Proactively set up groups and individuals to establish shots.
• Be available primarily after 5pm and on weekends.
• Perform photography and post-production work in digital format.
• Conduct photography including lighting, location set up and other onsite duties.
• Perform post-production including colour correcting and critical editing for the delivery of concise packages of imagery that adhere to the standards set out by the AGO Photo Studio.
• Ensure photographs are suitable for publications and promotional media applications.
• Test and check photography, lighting and other equipment to ensure it is in working order prior to assignment.
• Return all equipment to the proper storage location in the Photo Studio.
• Ensure assignments are carried out to specification.
• Report any equipment malfunctions and resolutions to problems related to assignments.
• Edit images and place selects in the assigned folder for archival recording and storage.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Specialized knowledge and prior experience in photographing events involving people.
• Ability to adapt to changes and new features of locations.
• Ability to communicate well with a variety of program/activity organizers to meet their needs.
• Sensitivity to performers and artists.
• Personable with the ability to read a room.
• Ability to organize people to get great shots.
• Minimum 2 years of professional digital event photography experience.
• Working knowledge of creative and imaginative photographic techniques.
• Advanced working knowledge of appropriate computer systems and software including Mac OS, Adobe CS, Photoshop, Capture One.
• Maintains awareness of current issues and technologies in photography.
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills.
• Reliable with good time management skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work well independently as well as part of a small team.

Skills

• Digital event photography
• Creative and imaginative photographic techniques
• Mac OS
• Adobe CS
• Photoshop
• Capture One
• Organizational skills
• Administrative skills
• Time management skills
• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Occasional Part-Time
• Up to 24 hours per week on an as-needed basis
• Days, evenings, and weekends

Experience Level

• Minimum 2 years of professional digital event photography experience

Salary/Compensations

• $27.38 - $34.20 per hour

Benefits

• Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
• Discounts to major attractions as a part of the Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
• Free admission to the AGO for friends and family.
• Discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.

About the Company

• Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually.
• The AGO Collection of more than 120,000 works of art ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists and European masterpieces.
• At the AGO, we lead global conversations from Toronto through extraordinary collections, exhibitions, and programs, reflecting the diverse community we serve.
• Committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, we embed these values into our strategic plan and ongoing priorities.

Equal Opportunity

• The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.