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Freelance Camera & Digital Tech

Catalog Photography, Runway Shows and Brand Content

August S. Productions, Inc. — San Diego, California

August S. Productions, Inc. is seeking a dependable freelance Camera and Digital Technician for occasional catalog photography, garment fittings, runway presentations, and short-form brand content.

This is project-based gig work for a small apparel and media company. We need someone who can take responsibility for the technical side of a shoot and keep the photography system working smoothly from setup through final file delivery.

The ideal person does not need to be a high-end fashion photographer. We are primarily looking for someone with strong practical experience operating and troubleshooting cameras, flashes, lighting equipment, computers, tethering software, memory cards, cables, batteries, and digital image files.

Primary Responsibilities

Catalog and Product Photography

  • Set up and operate digital cameras for apparel catalog photography.

  • Confirm proper focus, exposure, white balance, resolution, and image format.

  • Assist with consistent framing and camera placement across multiple garments and models.

  • Connect the camera to a computer or monitor for tethered shooting when required.

  • Watch incoming images during the shoot and identify technical problems immediately.

  • Maintain consistent lighting and camera settings throughout each catalog session.

  • Assist with basic product, model, fitting, and behind-the-scenes photography.

Runway and Live Event Support

  • Prepare cameras, lenses, flashes, batteries, memory cards, tripods, cables, and backup equipment before the event.

  • Test all equipment before models enter the runway.

  • Operate a camera or provide technical standby support during runway presentations.

  • Adjust quickly for changing movement, lighting, distance, and runway conditions.

  • Help prevent equipment failures, missed images, corrupted cards, dead batteries, and file-loss problems.

  • Remain available during the full event to troubleshoot camera, flash, computer, or storage issues.

Digital Capture and File Management

  • Transfer images safely from cameras and memory cards to the company computer or storage system.

  • Create organized folders and use clear, consistent file names.

  • Separate catalog looks, models, products, runway sequences, and behind-the-scenes images.

  • Make at least one backup before deleting or formatting any memory card.

  • Check files for focus, exposure, completeness, duplication, and corruption.

  • Prepare selected images for review by the company.

  • Provide basic cropping, rotation, exposure correction, color correction, and file conversion when requested.

  • Export usable high-resolution files and properly sized web or social-media copies.

  • Protect company images and maintain confidentiality before product launches.

Technical Skills Needed

Applicants should be comfortable with most of the following:

  • DSLR or mirrorless camera operation

  • Manual camera settings

  • Autofocus and moving-subject photography

  • On-camera and off-camera flash

  • Continuous lights, strobes, triggers, and light stands

  • Tethered shooting

  • Laptop and external-monitor setup

  • Memory-card handling and formatting

  • USB, HDMI, wireless, and camera connection troubleshooting

  • Battery management and equipment charging

  • File transfer, file naming, folder organization, and backup procedures

  • RAW, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and common web-image formats

  • Basic color management and monitor review

  • Lightroom, Capture One, Photoshop, Canon software, or comparable programs

  • External drives, cloud storage, and safe image archiving

Experience

Useful backgrounds may include:

  • Camera assistant

  • Digital imaging technician

  • Photography assistant

  • Studio assistant

  • Catalog or e-commerce photographer

  • Runway or event photographer

  • Product photographer

  • Photo student with strong technical experience

  • Videographer with solid still-camera and file-management skills

Professional fashion-industry experience is helpful but not required. Reliable technical ability, organization, and calm problem-solving are more important than an elaborate portfolio.

Equipment

Please state what equipment you already own or can bring, including:

  • Camera body and model

  • Available lenses

  • Flash or strobe equipment

  • Triggers and lighting accessories

  • Tripod or monopod

  • Laptop and tethering software

  • Memory cards, card readers, cables, and external drives

  • Backup camera or other emergency equipment

Company equipment may also be used. Applicants should be willing to work with a combination of their own equipment and equipment supplied by August S. Productions.

Work Arrangement

  • Freelance, temporary, and project-based

  • Primarily catalog shoots and occasional runway events

  • Work performed mainly in San Diego

  • Shoots may include weekdays, evenings, or weekends

  • Assignments may range from several hours to a full production day

  • Advance notice will be provided whenever possible

  • No guarantee of a fixed weekly schedule or minimum number of assignments

Compensation

This is a small-company, limited-budget opportunity. Compensation will be agreed upon before each assignment and may be structured as an hourly, half-day, full-day, or project rate.

Please provide a practical freelance rate appropriate for occasional small-business catalog and runway work. Applicants offering flexible startup or small-production rates are encouraged to apply.

Any substantial equipment rental or specialized post-production work must be approved in advance.

Ideal Candidate

The right person is:

  • Technically capable and resourceful

  • Punctual and dependable

  • Calm when equipment or software fails

  • Careful with cameras, computers, and company files

  • Organized about batteries, cards, cables, and backups

  • Comfortable working around garments and models

  • Able to follow a shot list and production instructions

  • Willing to perform both camera operation and behind-the-scenes technical work

  • Professional and respectful in a small studio environment

  • Interested in building an ongoing relationship for occasional future assignments

To Apply

Please submit:

  1. Your name, phone number, and email address.

  2. A short description of your camera and digital-capture experience.

  3. Your availability, including evenings and weekends.

  4. Your hourly, half-day, or day rate.

  5. A list of camera, lighting, computer, and storage equipment you can provide.

  6. Links to catalog, product, runway, event, studio, or related work.

  7. The camera and editing software systems you know best.

  8. A brief example of a camera, flash, tethering, computer, or file problem you successfully solved.

  9. Confirmation that you can work on location in San Diego.

August S. Productions, Inc.
Luxury apparel, graphic goods, media production, catalog development, and independent brand marketing.

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