📸 We're Looking for a Photographer! | Request for Proposals Now Open

Posted by the Downtown Bremerton Association | May 19, 2025

Do you have a passion for storytelling through photography? Want to be part of some of Bremerton’s most exciting community events? The Downtown Bremerton Association (DBA) is seeking a talented and professional photographer or photography team to help us visually capture our downtown’s vibrant spirit!

We're officially issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for photography services to support a series of community events throughout 2025. This is a paid opportunity (up to $8,000) with the chance to photograph major community celebrations in downtown Bremerton.

🎯 About the Opportunity

We're looking for a photographer who understands not just how to shoot a great image—but how to tell the story of connection, culture, and creativity that defines Downtown Bremerton.

The selected photographer will cover a wide range of events from summer to winter, including:

• Quincy Square Ribbon Cutting Festival (July 12–13)

• GreenDrinks aboard the USS Turner Joy (August 14)

• Rock the Dock Music Festival (August 16)

• Trick or Treat Street (October 31)

• Winterfest & Shop Small Saturday (November 29)
  

Photography services will include a mix of event coverage, candid crowd shots, branding and sponsor visibility, setup imagery, and downtown streetscape photos to support DBA’s ongoing promotional efforts.

📄 What's Required?

Here’s a snapshot of what the RFP entails:

• Complete photography coverage of each event

• Delivery of all raw and edited high-resolution images within 10 days

• Ownership and full usage rights granted to DBA (no watermarking)

• Coordination with DBA staff and familiarity with each event schedule

• A strong portfolio with examples of similar work

• Your own equipment (video optional)
  

📝 Proposal Guidelines

📅 Deadline to Apply: Friday, June 20, 2025📨 Submit proposals (PDF, max 5 pages) to: director@downtownbremerton.org

Include in your proposal:

• Executive summary and relevant experience

• Samples of past work or link to your portfolio

• Details about your team (if applicable)

• Cost breakdown and travel expenses

• At least 3 references

• Signed proposal
  

📥 Download the full RFP here

🔁 Spread the Word!

Please feel free to share this opportunity with photographers in your network who might be a great fit. We’re excited to find a creative partner who shares our passion for community, connection, and creativity.

Let’s capture the magic of Downtown Bremerton—one frame at a time. 💫