Photographer/Videographer Needed: Exhibition Premiere - Edmonton
Closing Date of Opportunity: April 18, 2025
Name or Organization: Flying Fish
Contact Email: anna@flyingfishexhibits.com
Website: https://flyingfishexhibits.com/
Post Content: Photographer/Videographer Needed:
Exhibition Premiere in Edmonton
Flying Fish is seeking an experienced photographer/videographer to capture the premiere installation of our new touring exhibition, Stardust: The Universe in You, at a science centre in Edmonton.
Who We Are:
As a leading traveling exhibition producer, Flying Fish collaborates with world-class museums and science centers to create extraordinary, impactful experiences. Our exhibitions have welcomed over ten million visitors globally, highlighting the wonders of science, history, and culture. We are committed to delivering exceptional, authentic content, whether developing new exhibitions or adapting existing ones; Flying Fish is a trusted partner in amplifying institutional missions and broadening their reach. For more information on our work, visit:
flyingfishexhibits.com
Project Overview:
Capture a wide range of high-quality photos and videos of Stardust: The Universe in You for marketing, social media, press, and future promotions. Deliverables will include both polished and raw assets to ensure long-term usability.
Date:
May 30, 2025
Shoot Time:
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM The exhibition will be closed to the public during this time.
Installation Shots & Visitor Interaction Shots:
Both will be captured during the dedicated 12:00 – 4:00 PM window. This includes shots of the empty exhibition space, specific interactives, multimedia elements, and staged visitor interactions showcasing the interactives and multimedia experiences.
Deliverables:
Photography:
20-30 high-resolution, professionally edited photos.
Focus on the exhibition with no visitors (capturing the gallery as a whole, specific interactives, and multimedia elements) and visitors interacting with the exhibition, including hands-on interactives and multimedia experiences.
All additional unedited photos captured during the shoot for future use.
Videography:
1-2 minute professionally edited highlight video of the exhibition.
3-4 short social media clips (15-60 seconds each), formatted for Instagram/Facebook/TikTok use (vertical and horizontal aspect ratios).
Raw video footage of key exhibits, visitor interactions, and additional unedited footage captured during the shoot for future editing flexibility.
Requirements:
Professional-grade equipment capable of low-light museum photography/videography.
Previous experience with museum, exhibition, or similar event photography/videography (portfolio required).
Comfortable working in a live environment and coordinating with public visitors and staff.
Ability to capture footage without interfering with visitor experience.
Flexibility to adjust based on exhibition lighting and flow.
Willingness to sign a standard work-for-hire agreement (all rights to photos/videos assigned to Flying Fish).
Available specifically from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM on May 30, 2025.
Budget:
$700-800 CAD (negotiable based on experience and scope).
Application:
Please send your portfolio and availability by April 18, 2025, to:
marketing@flyingfishexhibits.com
Additional Guidance:
A virtual meeting with Flying Fish's marketing team will occur in April, before the shoot, where shot list guidance will be provided, highlighting exhibition elements to prioritize. Also, a short pre-shoot briefing with Flying Fish's Head of Marketing will occur on-site before shooting begins to ensure alignment on specific shots, etc.