JHYM Staff Photographer Job Description

·        Photographs are taken at our retreats to preserve memories and to convey something of the essence of our community to others interested in learning more about JHYM.  Thank you for sharing your gift of seeing with us!

·        Please spend a few minutes reviewing our Photo Policy on the next page.

·        Only you and JH’ers who mentor with you are to take photos during retreats.

·        No one is to take any videos.

·        If there is any JH’er or staffer who does not want their photo taken for the photo album or the online album, they are listed below.  Please speak with Gretchen if you have any questions.

·        Though the content of the JHYM albums is ultimately the coordinator’s responsibility, it will be helpful for you to honor and follow the specific requests of JH’ers and Staffers.  These include:

§        No one sleeping.

§        No times when we are in worship or in small group circles.

§        Anything that might be embarrassing for the person photographed.   When in doubt, don’t be afraid to ask – this is a learning experience for all of us.

§        Bad hair moments, unless you are given permission!

·        In addition to taking your own photographs, your role involves mentoring JH’ers who are interested in photography.  They will seek you out!  You will have the opportunity to oversee (shadow) their use of the camera and the images they take, helping them with the artistry as well as keeping to the same guidelines that you have.  Hopefully you will find this to be an enjoyable role – you’ll get to know some of our JH’ers in a unique way.  We have some very talented artists!

·        If you are using ‘my’ camera, you are encouraged to edit as you go along (so I don’t have to do it afterwards)! 

Thank you, dear Friend!

Gretchen Baker-Smith