Photographer/Photographer Assistant

Having good photos of the animals at MCAS is one of the most important aspects of marketing them online and in social media.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take/assist taking formal profile pictures and candid photographs of the dogs or cats that can be used for MCAS’s kennel cards and marketing materials.
  • Assistants should follow all instructions for dog walking or cat handling.

Qualifications

16 years of age or older.

Time

Candid photos can be taken any time the volunteer is at the Shelter. Formal picture sessions last two to three hours a week as scheduled with a Lead Photographer. Lead Photographers will notify volunteers on date, time and location at MCAS the team will meet.

Tasks

  • Meet with lead photographers for instructions on which animals need to be photographed.
  • Pictures taken will be used in the Shelter’s database and on the kennel sheet, so in addition to being a“good picture” the picture must also do well to represent the animal (showcase identifying markings, etc.).
  • Volunteers are encouraged to write positive comments about dogs or cats they photograph.