Local Photographer, Drive & Capture Assignment (multiple cities)

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Only freelancers located in the U.S. may apply.U.S. located freelancers only

Summary

Overview We're looking for a dependable local photographer to capture a library of everyday community photos for a network of local news websites. This is NOT a photojournalism job. You won't be covering events or chasing breaking news. We simply need clean, well-composed photos of important community locations. You do not need to be a professional photographer. An enthusiastic amateur with a good camera (or newer smartphone capable of high-quality photos) is perfectly fine. What You'll Do You'll receive a detailed shot list for each town, including locations such as: City Hall Police Department Fire Department Public Library High School (including football stadium) Downtown/Main Street Parks Other civic landmarks and community gathering places Your job is simply to visit each location and capture several clear, attractive exterior photographs. Most assignments involve photographing 5–7 suburbs in a metro area in a single day. Larger assignments may take two days. A complete list of required locations and photo guidelines will be provided before the assignment. Where (Photographers will be hired in each city listed below,. In each city, we are looking for photographs taken in 5-12 suburbs around that City. Not in the city proper). New York suburbs Chicago suburbs Washington DC suburbs Atlanta suburbs Tampa suburbs Miami suburbs Portland (OR) suburbs Seattle suburbs Cincinnati suburbs Salt Lake City suburbs Columbus (OH) suburbs Dallas suburbs Los Angeles suburbs Houston suburbs San Francisco suburbs San Diego suburbs Jacksonville suburbs Charlotte suburbs Detroit suburbs What We're Looking For - Reliable and organized - Comfortable driving between towns - Able to follow a checklist carefully - Basic photography skills with good composition - Able to upload, organize and tag photos after the assignment - Comfortable working independently Again, we're not looking for award-winning photography. Consistency and completeness are much more important. Equipment: One of the following is sufficient: DSLR or mirrorless camera High-quality point-and-shoot camera Recent iPhone or Android phone capable of taking sharp, high-resolution photos. Deliverables For each required location, you'll provide: - Multiple high-resolution exterior photos - Horizontal orientation whenever possible - Photos taken in good lighting - Images organized by town and location name Ideal Candidate This project is a great fit for: - Amateur photographers - Freelance photographers looking for supplemental work - Real estate photographers - College photography students - Local residents who enjoy exploring their communities Future Work We're building a nationwide network of photographers. Strong performers will receive repeat assignments as we expand into additional communities. When applying, please include: Your city and state The camera or phone you'll use A few sample photos Confirmation that you're comfortable driving between multiple nearby towns in a day

  • $500.00

    Fixed-price
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Photography
Street Photography
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:yesterday
  • Hires:
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  • Interviewing:
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About the client
Member since Aug 6, 2026
  • USA
    La Grange11:08 PM
  • 1 hire, 1 active

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