Creative in Residence

Ranch Creative in Residence offers photographers, videographers and social media content creators the opportunity to spend one to two weeks immersed in life at Bluerock Ranch. This is a volunteer creative residency designed for individuals who already have strong skills behind a camera or in digital content creation and would like to put those skills to work in one of the most beautiful corners of Alberta.

What you'll do

As our Ranch Creative in Residence, you'll work alongside the Bluerock team to help capture and tell the stories unfolding around the ranch. Depending on your skills and interests, this may include:

• Photography of horses, people and everyday ranch life
• Videography and short-form video
• Social media and storytelling content
• Capturing our BluerockDX horses and training program
• Documenting rides, ranch experiences, events and behind-the-scenes moments
• Collaborating on creative concepts and content
• Helping us build a library of authentic imagery and video from life at Bluerock

You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from our Head of Equine Marketing, who brings more than 23 years of professional marketing and public relations experience.

More than a creative residency

You won't simply be standing behind the camera. For the week or two that you are here, you'll become part of the ranch family and experience Bluerock alongside the rest of our team. Depending on your riding experience and what is happening during your stay, you may have opportunities to:

• Ride with the Bluerock team
• Develop and improve your riding and horsemanship
• Spend time around our young and developing horses
• Join in with general ranch activities
• Experience the Alberta foothills from horseback
• Learn about horses, ranch life and the BluerockDX program

It's an opportunity to create, collaborate, learn and spend a little time living the life you're helping us capture.

What Bluerock provides

The Ranch Creative in Residence is a volunteer position, but while you are with us, Bluerock Ranch will provide:

• Accommodation at the ranch
• Meals
• Ranch experiences
• Riding opportunities appropriate to your ability
• Opportunities to develop your horsemanship
• Creative collaboration and mentorship
• A front-row seat to everyday life at Bluerock Ranch

Who we're looking for

We're looking for creative people who are comfortable working independently while also being part of a close-knit team. You might be a:

• Photographer
• Videographer
• Social media content creator
• Short-form video or Reel creator
• Visual storyteller with a strong portfolio and a love of the outdoors

Horse or ranch experience is certainly an asset, but creative ability, attitude, adaptability and a genuine willingness to become part of ranch life matter just as much.

How to apply

We review applications sent via WhatsApp to +1 604-379-5982. Send this completed questionnaire, links to your portfolio, and a short introduction video. Please keep your video to 3 minutes or less. There is no need for a polished production; we want to get to know you.