JEMA STUDIOS

Become a Jema Associate

We work with talented photographers + cinematographers across Ghana, USA, Canada, Europe, and curated destinations. Associates shoot with our team on a per-project basis — bringing their craft, gear, and creative voice to weddings that matter.

15-minute form Reviewed by HR within 7 days Approved associates join the pool + get matched to events
Already submitted before? Enter your email at the top — if we have you on file, we'll auto-fill what we already know so you only update what changed. Your application status reflects the latest version.
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Associate Intake

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1 Who you are
The basics so we know who we're talking to. Your email becomes your application ID — same email next time = updates, not duplicate.
We'll use this to send your application status + future opportunities.
Used for payroll & identity verification only.
Determines which region we'll match you with first. You can also work cross-region.
2 Role & payment
Not sure? Pick the closest — we'll discuss during your review.
How you'd like to be paid. We support Zelle, MoMo, Wise, Stripe Connect, bank transfer, PayPal depending on your region.
3 Your work online
We'll watch your portfolio + scroll your IG. This is how we get a feel for your style.
A Pixieset, personal site, Vimeo, YouTube — anything where we can see your best work in one place.
4 Skills, gear & software
List camera bodies + lenses + lighting + stabilizers. Helps us pair you with the right shoot.
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5 Your story
The part we read most carefully. Write like you're talking to a friend, not a recruiter.
6 Emergency contact
Required for shoot days. Whoever we call if something goes wrong on set.
What happens after you submit
  1. HR reviews within 7 days — checks portfolio, gear, region fit.
  2. If approved, you'll get an email with onboarding steps (gear check, brand briefing, first shadow shoot).
  3. You enter the active associate pool — Production will match you to events based on availability + skill + region.
  4. Every shoot you do, we rate. Your average rating is visible only to HR + Production leads (used to prioritize repeat work).
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