4K POV Videographers – Food & Street Markets Around the World (Long-Term)

I'm building a YouTube channel focused on immersive, high-quality POV walking videos through food markets, street food markets, fish markets, and other authentic local markets around the world. I'm looking for videographers from different countries who can capture natural, uninterrupted walking experiences with excellent video and audio quality. The goal is to make viewers feel like they are actually there. This is a long-term project. If your work matches the style I'm looking for, I'd love to collaborate on multiple videos over time. What You'll Film Examples include: Street food markets Traditional food markets Fish markets Farmers' markets Night markets Local market streets Other authentic market experiences I'm hiring people from any country with access to interesting local markets. Video Requirements Native 4K resolution 25 FPS Horizontal (16:9) Stable footage (gimbal or excellent stabilization) Continuous walking POV One continuous take whenever possible Video length: approximately 20–30 minutes Good exposure and focus throughout No digital zoom No cinematic effects No color grading or editing Audio Requirements Natural ambient sound only No music No voiceovers No conversations with the camera Wind protection required Clean, clear environmental audio Filming Style I'm looking for videos that are: Immersive first-person POV Slow, smooth walking pace Natural and authentic Minimal camera movement No intentional filming of people's faces No staged scenes No interruptions whenever possible The experience should feel like the viewer is walking through the market themselves. Deliverables Please deliver: Original, unedited video files Original audio No watermarks Uploaded via cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer, etc.) Equipment Professional equipment is preferred, including examples such as: Sony mirrorless cameras DJI cameras iPhone Pro models Other modern cameras capable of producing high-quality native 4K footage Excellent stabilization and audio quality are more important than the specific camera model. Rights By accepting the project, you agree that: All footage is delivered with full exclusive commercial rights Ownership transfers upon payment I may monetize the footage on YouTube and other platforms The footage may not be reused, resold, licensed, uploaded elsewhere, or included in your portfolio after delivery unless I provide written permission Payment Fixed price per completed project Opportunity for ongoing work for reliable creators To Apply Please include: Your location (city and country) Markets you can regularly access Your camera and lens setup Your audio recording setup Your stabilization equipment A portfolio or sample footage (raw footage preferred) Your fixed price for one 20–30 minute recording Previous experience creating YouTube videos is not required. I'm primarily looking for people who can consistently produce clean, immersive, high-quality footage. Suggested Upwork Screening Questions What city and country are you based in? Which food or street markets can you regularly film? What camera do you use? What lens do you use? How do you stabilize your footage? How do you record ambient audio? Can you provide a short sample of your raw footage? What is your fixed price for one 20–30 minute recording? Are you able to grant exclusive commercial rights and transfer ownership of the footage upon payment? Are you interested in a long-term collaboration? One recommendation Instead of saying "iPhone Pro" on its own, I'd make it clear that you're looking for professional-quality results rather than a specific device. For example: Equipment: Any modern camera capable of producing high-quality native 4K footage (e.g., Sony mirrorless cameras, DJI cameras, iPhone Pro models). Footage must be well stabilized and accompanied by clean ambient audio. That wording broadens your pool of applicants while keeping your quality expectations clear.