Sports Event Photographer

AUTISTICALLY | B | PHOTOGRAPHY

UNITED STATES STRONGMAN NATIONALS 2026

PHOTOGRAPHER ROLE

Location:

Alliant Energy PowerHouse

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Event Date:

June 6, 2026

Compensation:

$200 Event Day Rate

Mentorship

Free Meals

Official Team Shirt

Future Paid Event Opportunities

Fun

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ABOUT AUTISTICALLY | B | PHOTOGRAPHY

Autistically | B | Photography is a sports media and creative production brand focused on capturing athletes, humans, and stories at the highest level possible.

We specialize in cinematic sports photography and high-volume event media coverage that helps athletes feel seen, respected, and remembered.

Our goal is bigger than simply taking photos.

We are building a modern sports media brand centered around storytelling, human connection, and creating powerful visual experiences for strength athletes across the country.

From first-time competitors to national champions, every athlete deserves to feel legendary when they step onto the competition floor.

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ABOUT USS NATIONALS

United States Strongman Nationals is one of the largest Strongman competitions in the country.

Hundreds of athletes from across the United States travel to Cedar Rapids to compete, push their limits, and represent years of sacrifice and dedication.

This is a fast-paced, high-energy event environment with multiple competition lanes running throughout the day.

As part of the media team, your role is to help document those moments and bring the energy of the event to life through photography and visual storytelling.

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THE ROLE

We are looking for photographers and creators who want real event experience inside a supportive and organized media team environment.

This role is ideal for:

- Sports photographers

- Event photographers

- Aspiring creators

- Photography students

- Gym creators

- Videographers looking to expand experience

- People passionate about strength sports and storytelling

You do not need to be the “best photographer in the world” to apply.

You do need to:

- Be reliable

- Be coachable

- Work well with others

- Stay engaged throughout the event

- Care about creating quality work

This is a collaborative team environment where everyone plays an important role in helping athletes receive incredible media coverage.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO

- Capture athletes during competition

- Photograph action moments, candids, celebrations, and crowd energy

- Cover assigned competition areas throughout the day

- Work within a structured photography system and workflow

- Help create consistent, high-quality coverage across the event

- Upload RAW files after the event

You are not responsible for:

- Editing

- Color grading

- Graphic design

- Delivering client galleries

- Managing athletes or sales

Our team handles the backend systems so creators can stay focused on capturing great moments.

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WHAT WE PROVIDE

- Camera setting guidance and event workflow support

- Assigned coverage zones

- Team communication throughout the event

- Mentorship and coaching

- Real-world experience at a national-level sporting event

- Opportunity to build portfolio content

- Opportunity for future travel and paid events

This is designed to be a learning and growth opportunity as much as a working opportunity.

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REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should:

- Own a camera capable of shooting sports/action photography

- Be comfortable using manual or semi-manual settings

- Have memory cards, batteries, and chargers

- Have reliable transportation

- Be able to move throughout a large event venue

- Be respectful, professional, and team-oriented

Bonus experience:

- Sports photography

- Event photography

- Video work

- Strength sports knowledge

- Lightroom or editing experience

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TEAM CULTURE

We believe the strongest media teams are built through collaboration, professionalism, creativity, and mutual respect.

Our goal is to create an environment where:

- Athletes feel valued

- Creators feel supported

- Everyone grows together

This is not an isolated “show up and disappear” type of job.

You’ll be part of a team working together to build something meaningful within the strength sports community.

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WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Photos are more than content.

For many athletes, these moments represent:

- Years of training

- Personal transformation

- Overcoming adversity

- Family pride

- Lifelong memories

The media team helps preserve those moments forever.

The work you create here has real emotional impact for the people competing.

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FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Strong performers may be considered for:

- Future Strongman events

- National-level sports coverage

- Expanded media team roles

- Travel opportunities

- Additional paid event work

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IMPORTANT NOTES

- Portfolio use is allowed with proper approval and credit

- Team members are expected to operate professionally and respectfully throughout the event

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FINAL NOTE

You do not need to be perfect to apply.

If you are passionate about photography, storytelling, sports, creativity, or simply want the opportunity to be part of an ambitious and supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply.

We are building something bigger than a single event.

Come help us tell the story of America’s strongest athletes.

Pay: $200.00 per day

Work Location: In person