Wedding & Event Photographer/Videographer (Hybrid) Jobs In West Palm Beach, FL1099 independent contractor hybrid lead with Candid Studios. Same tiered field pay ($250 / $100 / $80). Must meet primary photo gear (including off-camera flash) and primary video gear (2× 4K bodies min, 3 preferred). Storytelling-first. Not W-2; no guaranteed hours.
1099 independent contractor · not W-2 · no guaranteed hours
Field lead pay istiered by hour of coverage(1099):
1st hour:$250
2nd hour:$100
3rd hour onward:$80/hour
Mileage:
$0.70/mile round trip when confirmed on your Assignment Confirmation.
Payment is typically after successful file upload (contract allows up to net-30). W-9 required before first payment.
Field assignment standards may require professional social BTS (photos and short videos) from the day. Missing required social deliverables can reduce final pay for that assignment by 10% under the contractor agreement - we disclose this up front.
Role RequirementsAuthorized to work in the United States
Reliable transportation to events
Wedding and event shooting experience provided
Photography wedding experience provided
At least two field-ready photo bodies
Photo kit and backup-media plan described
Videography wedding experience provided
At least two field-ready video bodies
Delivery bodies are 4K-capable
Video-lighting experience provided
Video, audio, and backup-media plan described
Preferred, Not Required A third video body for preferred multicamera coverage
Private portfolio or work samples provided
FAA Part 107 certification
What Candid Studios Offers1099 independent contractor - not W-2 employment; no guaranteed hours
Candid handles client booking, coordination, and (for field roles) editing delivery
Training reimbursement and career ladder after you are hired (Education unlocks post-hire)
Tiered field pay: $250 first hour, $100 second, $80/hr after - transparent on this page
Mileage $0.70/mi round trip when confirmed on your Assignment Confirmation
You supply professional gear (see requirements below), including backup media
This role covers weddings, engagement sessions, and events across the West Palm Beach, FL area and surrounding metro. Travel within the region is expected; destination work is available for contractors who want it. Education and full portal tools unlock after hire.
