Volunteer Opportunity
After more than two decades of dedicated service as the official OCWS Photographer, Jim Burk has decided to retire from his role behind the lens. Jim has done an outstanding job documenting our events and members over the years, leaving us with a rich visual legacy. We are incredibly grateful for his commitment and are pleased to share that he has graciously offered to mentor his successor once identified.
Now, we’re looking for our next OCWS Photographer!
If you have photography experience and are interested in capturing the vibrant spirit of our events, we’d love to speak with you. This volunteer position plays a key role in preserving the memories and milestones of the OCWS.
Responsibilities:
- Photograph OCWS events throughout the year
- Serve as Chair of the Photography Committee
- Help select the monthly Photo Contest winner
- Edit and deliver 20–30 top images per event to the Marketing Committee for Facebook and promotional use
- Maintain organized electronic archives of all event photos
- Take the annual panoramic photograph of the judges at the Commercial Wine Competition
Event Attendance & Benefits:
Complimentary Admission for Photographer +1 at:
- Spring and Fall Membership Events
- Winery Programs
- Wine Auction
- Judges’ Dinner (Commercial Wine Competition)
Optional Attendance (Ticket Purchase Required):
- Champagne Brunch
- Dine with Wine
- Installation Dinner
- Holiday Dinner Dance
- Mini-Tastings
- Winemakers’ Group Events
- Other events not listed above
If the primary photographer is unavailable for a comped event, a Photography Committee member may attend and shoot in their place.
We recognize that this role may be too much for one person alone, so we welcome those interested in covering specific events or sharing responsibilities.
Interested?
Please reach out to Carolyn Christian at carolyn@OCWS.org by June 30 to express your interest or to learn more.
Let’s raise a glass to Jim and find the next great visual storyteller for the OCWS!