STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
GUIDELINES
To apply for Still Photography Membership in Local 667, you must first submit a resume, as
outlined below, to the I.A.T.S.E. Local 667 office. After your resume has been reviewed, you
will be contacted by the office and may be asked to submit your portfolio to the Business
Representative. You may then be asked to submit your resume and portfolio for screening
at the next Still Photography Committee Meeting.
Requirements for application to the I.A.T.S.E. Local 667 as a Still Photographer
include:
1. Experience Shooting On-set, Unit Photography
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It is essential that you have worked on at least six different productions as the
primary unit photographer, totaling a minimum of 30 days. These may include
Canadian Film Centre projects, CBC short films, independent low-budget features,
independent short films, etc.
It is important that applicants understand how the work will be used by a publicist,
therefore, you must display a knowledge of when to shoot vertical vs. horizontal
pictures and why.
You must possess the ability to work collaboratively and unobtrusively in a
production set environment.
You must also be proficient in the on-set use of a Blimp.
2. A Solid Understanding of How to Shoot Gallery Work
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You must have experience in using strobe.
You must be familiar with the workings of medium formats cameras and must submit
samples of work done in this medium.
3. Letters of Recommendation
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It is imperative that you submit a minimum of 5 letters of recommendation from Still
Photographers or Unit Publicists (Local 667 recommended) and Producers with whom
you’ve worked.
4. Ownership of the Following Equipment
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Two Professional Digital SLR bodies.
Approximately six lenses, ranging in focal length from 28mm to 180mm and/or
200mm. Shorter focal length lenses (up to and including 135mm) should be f2.0 or
faster.
At least one camera blimp and two focusing tubes.
A laptop computer with industry-standard photo manipulation software/photo
storage software, and an additional portable, external storage drive.
5. A resume
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The first item on your resume must be your unit photography experience – clearly
listing the title of the production, the producer, Production Company, the type of
production (i.e. feature film, MOW, CFC project, independent short film, etc.), the
dates you worked on-set and if you were the primary unit photographer.
The second item on your resume should be your gallery/studio photography
experience.
The third item listed should be the equipment you own.
6. A portfolio
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Portfolios are accepted on disc, DVD, or any standard digital format that can be
viewed on a computer. We will view portfolios on a photographer’s personal or
promotional website, but the images displayed must be in accordance with the
criteria below.
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full resolution digital files required
we may also request a print portfolio
You must include work from at least 6 different productions.
Some gallery/studio work should be represented.
Your previous unit photography work is the most important and should represent the
majority – at least 75% – of your portfolio. Remember that volume does not
impress. Edit your portfolio critically, keeping in mind the standard portfolio advice:
Less excellent material is better than a mix of excellent and mediocre.
The criteria upon which your portfolio will be evaluated are as follows:
a. Technical expertise




Focus, focus, and focus! All submissions should be in sharp focus.
Proper exposure consistency
Good composition
Use of horizontal / vertical framing, showing an understanding as to when to shoot
either and / or both.
b. Usefulness for publicity departments

Do your photos demonstrate that you understand how they will be used and
demonstrate your ability to produce the kind of material needed for publicity and
advertising purposes?
To apply for Still Photography Membership in Local 667, you must first submit a resume, as
outlined below, to the I.A.T.S.E. Local 667 office. After your resume has been reviewed, you
will be contacted by the office and may be asked to submit your portfolio to the Business
Representative. You may then be asked to submit your resume and portfolio for screening
at the next Still Photography Committee Meeting.
Requirements for application to the I.A.T.S.E. Local 667 as a Still Photographer
include:
1. Experience Shooting On-set, Unit Photography




It is essential that you have worked on at least six different productions as the
primary unit photographer, totaling a minimum of 30 days. These may include
Canadian Film Centre projects, CBC short films, independent low-budget features,
independent short films, etc.
It is important that applicants understand how the work will be used by a publicist,
therefore, you must display a knowledge of when to shoot vertical vs. horizontal
pictures and why.
You must possess the ability to work collaboratively and unobtrusively in a
production set environment.
You must also be proficient in the on-set use of a Blimp.
2. A Solid Understanding of How to Shoot Gallery Work


You must have experience in using strobe.
You must be familiar with the workings of medium formats cameras and must submit
samples of work done in this medium.
3. Letters of Recommendation

It is imperative that you submit a minimum of 5 letters of recommendation from Still
Photographers or Unit Publicists (Local 667 recommended) and Producers with whom
you’ve worked.
4. Ownership of the Following Equipment




Two Professional Digital SLR bodies.
Approximately six lenses, ranging in focal length from 28mm to 180mm and/or
200mm. Shorter focal length lenses (up to and including 135mm) should be f2.0 or
faster.
At least one camera blimp and two focusing tubes.
A laptop computer with industry-standard photo manipulation software/photo
storage software, and an additional portable, external storage drive.
5. A resume



The first item on your resume must be your unit photography experience – clearly
listing the title of the production, the producer, Production Company, the type of
production (i.e. feature film, MOW, CFC project, independent short film, etc.), the
dates you worked on-set and if you were the primary unit photographer.
The second item on your resume should be your gallery/studio photography
experience.
The third item listed should be the equipment you own.
6. A portfolio

Portfolios are accepted on disc, DVD, or any standard digital format that can be
viewed on a computer. We will view portfolios on a photographer’s personal or
promotional website, but the images displayed must be in accordance with the
criteria below.

full resolution digital files required




we may also request a print portfolio
You must include work from at least 6 different productions.
Some gallery/studio work should be represented.
Your previous unit photography work is the most important and should represent the
majority – at least 75% – of your portfolio. Remember that volume does not
impress. Edit your portfolio critically, keeping in mind the standard portfolio advice:
Less excellent material is better than a mix of excellent and mediocre.
The criteria upon which your portfolio will be evaluated are as follows:
a. Technical expertise




Focus, focus, and focus! All submissions should be in sharp focus.
Proper exposure consistency
Good composition
Use of horizontal / vertical framing, showing an understanding as to when to shoot
either and / or both.
b. Usefulness for publicity departments

Do your photos demonstrate that you understand how they will be used and
demonstrate your ability to produce the kind of material needed for publicity and
advertising purposes?