Videographer and Photographer Internship

Videographer and Photographer InternshipLeonard's LensAbout Leonard's LensLeonard's Lens is a Tampa-based marketing and operations consultancy working with small businesses, nonprofits, independent artists, and community organizations. Our work spans brand strategy, digital advertising, campaign execution, and community impact. We move fast, we care about quality, and we believe great content tells a story worth paying attention to.The RoleWe are looking for a creative, dependable Videographer and Photographer Intern to join our team in Tampa. This is a hands-on, on-the-ground role. You will be the person who is there when things happen: events, community projects, artist shows, client activations, and the everyday moments behind the work. You will work directly with our founder and capture the photos and video that our social media and brand teams turn into finished content.This is an in-person internship based in the Tampa Bay area, open on a rolling basis to students in film, media, communications, photography, marketing, and related programs.What You Will DoFollow our founder, Leo Mathews, to events, meetings, community projects, and everyday work moments, capturing photo and video as they happen.Shoot photo and video at Leonard's Lens events, client events, and community activations, including live music, festivals, and neighborhood projects.Capture on-the-spot interviews, audience reactions, and short story-driven clips.Anticipate which shots will tell a complete story before, during, and after an event.Do quick edits and turn around same-day or next-day clips for Stories and Reels.Organize and label raw footage and photos in shared folders so the content team can find and use them fast.Coordinate shot lists and ideas with our social media and brand design team members.Use good judgment and discretion when capturing personal and behind the scenes moments.Expect a few shoots per week, with some evenings and weekends depending on the event calendar. Quality over quantity is the standard.What We Are Looking ForA good eye for framing, light, and storytelling. Comfort shooting with a phone or your own camera. Basic editing skills in CapCut, iMovie, Lightroom, or similar tools. Someone who stays calm in fast moving, crowded, unpredictable environments and is comfortable approaching strangers for a quick interview. Reliable transportation and flexible availability for evenings and weekends. Someone who takes creative direction well and knows how to push back respectfully when they have a better idea. Experience is less important than curiosity, work ethic, and genuine interest in community and culture.A phone camera is fine to start. If you have a camera, stabilizer, or microphone, bring it.AI tools are welcome for editing and workflow efficiency. Content that looks AI generated or feels generic is not the standard we hold ourselves to.All photos and video created for Leonard's Lens belong to Leonard's Lens. With permission, you can use approved pieces in your portfolio.Location & CompensationIn person in the Tampa Bay area, with travel to events and partner sites as needed$200/month stipend for gas and free entry and meals to events. What You Will Walk Away WithA portfolio of real photo and video work from live events, community projects, and brand campaigns. Hands-on experience in event coverage, documentary style storytelling, and fast turnaround content. An understanding of how photo and video fit into a broader marketing strategy. Direct mentorship from a working marketing professional with over a decade of industry experience.To ApplySend a short note about yourself, why this role interests you, and two or three examples of photo or video you have created. They do not need to be professional. They need to be authentic.Contact: Leo Mathews | Grow@leonardslens.com | 219.201.0312