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Associates Program

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Over more than two decades of serving clients and partners around the world, we’ve refined our process so every project runs smoothly, from booking to timely payment. You focus on great work; we handle the administration.

Orange Photography associates at work

01 · How a project works

Five steps from booking to payment

1. Sign the work agreement

Complete the work agreement to formalize the project details.

2. Get your confirmation

After you submit, you’ll receive a confirmation email with all the project details, including your rate.

3. Review expectations

Read the associate guide for your role before the event.

4. Shoot the event

Carry out your assignment on the event date with precision and professionalism.

5. Get paid

Payment is processed on the 1st or 15th of the month, by direct deposit or check. How payment works

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Arrive early and check in with the project lead

02 · Associate guides

Know the expectations for your role

Read the guide for your assignment before every job. The project brief and producer direction always take precedence.

Event photography style guide

Expectations before and during events, candid and stage coverage, and post-production standards.
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Headshot style guide

What we expect when you’re shooting headshots as a photographer.
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Video associate guidelines

Shooting and delivery standards for conference, interview, and event video.
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Photo delivery of assets

Editing workflow, export settings, file naming, Zenfolio upload, plus headshot and social-select delivery.
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03 · Getting paid

No invoices. Paid twice a month.

We’ve streamlined payment so you never need to submit an invoice.

Pay dates

1st and 15th of every month

Example: a project on the 6th is processed by the 15th of that month.

Do I need to send an invoice?

No. Your project rate is included in your confirmation email, and we process your compensation automatically based on the project date.

Compensation is processed by the 1st and 15th of every month, based on your project date. For example, if your project falls on the 6th, it will be processed by the 15th of that month.

You’ll receive a separate email from our payment processor where you can choose to be paid by check or direct deposit. Payment arrives within 24 hours of the pay date.

If a client cancels within 48 hours of the start time, you’re still paid part of your rate: 25% within 48 hours, 50% the day before, and 100% the day of the shoot. See our cancellation and changes policy for the full details, including what to do if you need to cancel.

04 · Assistants and makeup artists

Expectations for support roles

Arrive early

Arrive 15 minutes before the event start time and check in with the project lead.

Dress the part

Dress in black with a collared shirt, unless requested otherwise.

Client-first attitude

Bring a positive, customer-centric attitude to every interaction.

05 · Changing markets

Moving to a new city?

Your home region decides which local projects we offer you. If you relocate, let us know so your profile stays current, and keep an eye on opportunities in other markets in the meantime.

How do I transfer to a different market?

Home regions are updated manually by our team, so you can’t change yours from your profile. Contact us with your new city and when you’ll be based there, and we’ll update your home region for you.

Yes. Your dashboard also shows projects from other regions, so you can view opportunities in other markets at any time, whether you’re traveling, planning a move, or waiting for your home region to be updated.

Booked on a new project?

Start with the work agreement. Your confirmation email will follow with everything you need.