The vendor is required to provide from professional services of a vendor to lend their creative and technical expertise in photography to help support our team as we work to fulfill the strategic objectives and highlight target interests/attributes.
- We value working with people that balance creativity with accountability- those who prioritize open, consistent communication and are quick to respond.
- Strong time management and organizational skills are essential to us.
- The ideal contractor will come prepared, having done their homework—studying how other successful ports use photography to tell compelling, authentic stories.
- Strengthen community engagement and trust by humanizing the port and highlighting the people, purpose, and impact.
• Show that we care about the community and are looking out for their best interests
• Demonstrate transparency – share our work and findings whenever possible
• Foster an inclusive port community that is welcoming, open and accessible for all to enjoy
• Showcase economic development and community assets, and how they benefit the community
• Demonstrate environmental stewardship
- Types of photos we are looking to incorporate:
• Photos of people visiting the port peninsula (i.e., walking on the trail, in port plaza, using
the public amenities)
• Budd inlet wildlife and nature (e.g., bay, shoreline birds, aquatic life)
• Scenic photos
• Aerial drone photography
• Photos showing diversity in and around port peninsula and properties throughout county
• Photos featuring commissioners
o Group photos
o Candid photos of commissioners at port events and functions
o Agency citizen advisory committee (POCAC)
• Staff headshots/lifestyle and in action
• Port staff and port tenants, customers and partnerships
• Port events, community gatherings, tourism.
- Contract Period/Term: 2 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: May 08, 2025