Photographer
Dillon, CO - CO, United States
Work at Dillon, CO
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Overview
The Town of Dillon is accepting proposals from professional photographers to capture still images and/or video during concerts at the Dillon Amphitheater, edit the images, and provide all assets with full usage rights to the Town of Dillon.
Proposals must be submitted by Friday, February 28 at 5 p.m. for consideration.
The Dillon Amphitheater sits on the shores of Dillon Reservoir and has a capacity of 3,656. The Town produces a variety of programming including community performances and partnerships with third-party promoters. Performers range from local acts to nationally-known acts and Grammy-award winners. The season typically runs mid-June to mid-September with approximately 30-40 shows.
The scope of work will include:
- Photographer must be available for most concerts starting between 5 and 7 p.m. and running until 10 p.m. Access to the pit for the first three songs is typically granted.
- Photographer must use their own equipment, personal computer, and editing software. The Town will provide a Dropbox account for uploading and archiving photos.
- Photographer shall capture a variety of creative images at each show, including band images and fun/engaging shots of the overall atmosphere (i.e., crowd, vendors, staff, etc.).
- Photographer must quickly turn around photos, sending 3-5 photos to the town and local newspaper by noon the day after the show, with remaining photos uploaded within 72 hours.
- Photographer will provide all images in one Dropbox folder and select up to 20 of the best photos from each event for a “Best of” folder.
- All work product prepared under the agreement must be provided to the Town, granting a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license for use.
- Photographer shall not sell or attempt to sell any Work Product taken for the Town.
- The Town aims to capture approximately 15-20 performances this summer, possibly more as budget allows.
Dates & Times:
The summer season will begin mid-June and end mid-September, consisting of about 38 concerts. The free Mountain Music Monday concert series will begin on June 16 and end on September 15.
The photographer will not need to be available for all concert dates; a schedule will be worked out during the contract phase.
Evaluation of Proposals:
Proposals will be evaluated based on the criteria noted herein. The Town reserves the right to make an award based directly on the proposals or to negotiate further with one or more photographers.
Evaluation Criteria:
- The degree to which the proposal meets or exceeds the terms of the Request for Proposal.
- The quality and creativity of the photographer’s portfolio.
- The breadth of the photographer’s past concert shooting experience and professional expertise.
- Responsiveness to the Town’s needs, including availability and scope of services.
- Results of optional reference checks and past performance for other clients.
- The proposing individual’s or firm's fee structure based on the services to be provided.
General Requirements of the Successful Individual or Firm:
- The successful photographer shall enter into a contract with the Town incorporating the accepted proposal terms.
- The successful photographer shall not assign or subcontract any part of the contract without prior written consent of the Town.
- The successful photographer will operate as an independent contractor and will not be considered an employee of the Town.
- Submission of a proposal indicates full knowledge of the work's scope, nature, quality, and detailed requirements.
Inquiries and Corrections:
Any questions or clarifications should be directed to:
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