At Surgo Studios , we get to work on some pretty great projects with some pretty great people.

Our shoots can look very different from one week to the next — events, podcasts, interviews, corporate shoots, social content, cinematic projects, weddings, headshots, and everything in between. As we take on more productions, we’re looking for experienced videographers and photographers in Ottawa who we can bring onto projects with us.

We’re looking for people who really know their way around a camera, but more importantly, know what to look for when they’re behind one.

What we’re looking for

- Professional videography and photography experience
- A strong portfolio that shows your actual work behind the camera
- Experience covering events
- Comfortable shooting interviews, talking heads, corporate and social content
- Familiar with podcast production, including multi-camera setups, lighting, framing, and audio
- A good artistic eye for composition, lighting, movement, and storytelling
- Solid understanding of exposure, white balance, shutter speed, frame rates, focus, and working in different lighting conditions
- Comfortable communicating with clients and guests on-site when needed
- Able to give direction and make people feel comfortable in front of the camera
- Able to work independently and make decisions without needing someone to direct every shot
- Comfortable working as part of a larger production team
- Positive attitude and easy to work with
- Reliable, punctual, organized, and good at communicating
- Able to deliver raw footage and photos in clearly labelled and organized folders
- Comfortable working under pressure and in fast-paced production environments
- Able to adapt quickly to last-minute changes in schedules, locations, timing, or production needs — it’s part of the nature of our work





Your equipment You’ll need to have your own professional production setup, including:

- Professional 4K camera
- Professional zoom lens
- Professional prime lens
- Gimbal / stabilizer
- Professional tripod
- Professional audio equipment for interviews and podcasts
- Professional photography flash equipment
- Enough batteries, memory cards, and storage for a full shoot

A big plus if you have

- Additional professional camera bodies for multi-camera or static setups
- Additional skilled lenses
- Drone + appropriate certification
- Video editing skills and experience with professional editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve
- Professional lighting equipment
- Access to a vehicle

Location ? Ottawa — Primary location

? Toronto / GTA — Applications welcome

Pay: $22–$25/hour

This is contract/project-based work. Projects will depend on our upcoming productions, location, availability.

Want to work with us?

Please include your portfolio link and/or portfolio files with your application.

In your cover letter , please let us know:

- What equipment you have
- Your general availability
- Whether you have access to a vehicle
- Whether you’re based in Ottawa or Toronto/GTA

And tell us a little about yourself too. We’re going to be spending shoot days together, so who we work with matters to us. At Surgo , we’re a creative team and we genuinely care about the work we put out. We get to work with great clients, meet a lot of interesting people, and be part of projects that are always changing. We like working with people who bring their own ideas, stay positive when things get busy, and care about getting the shot right, not just getting the shoot done.

If you’re someone who brings creativity, a good attitude, and heart to your work, we’d love to see what you create.

📌 Contract Videographer & Photographer (Ottawa)
🏢 Surgo Studios
📍 Ottawa