Are you deeply passionate about architectural and real estate photography? Do you really care about the quality of your work and want to hone the craft of photography and videography? Do you believe that the best way to do so is through excellent customer service and experience? If so, we are looking for you! Join a small studio team looking to add our next real estate photographer and videographer!

Qualifications

• Will need to provide Portfolio of previous work
• Openness to learn and grow
• You currently live in Portland or within 30 minutes
• The ability to manage a schedule and perform well under time constraints
• Positive client communication and a friendly attitude
• Flexibility in scheduling
• Full frame camera and 16mm or wider lens
• Camera Drone
• If you do not yet have a Part 107 certification, you will be expected to study on your own time and take the Part 107 test within 3 months of starting so that you can shoot professional drone photography
• Tripod
• Lightroom and photoshop experience
• Previous photography experience
• Previous Matterport experience is a plus
• Architectural photography experience is a plus
• Located in Portland, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Responsibilities

• You will be working with real estate agents to photograph properties
• You will be expected to do everything necessary to produce top-notch photography
• At some properties, you will also need to produce footage to be edited into real estate videos
• At the end of each day, you will be expected to upload all raw photos, 3D tours, footage, etc.
• You will not be required to edit or deliver content to clients
• Your own pre-existing photography company (wedding, real estate, or other types of photography)

Expectations

• In your role, you will be compensated based on the services you produce at each house
• Photos, video, floor plan 3D, drone, etc, experience
• During the training period you will be shooting alongside our Pro photographer to learn the business (will be compensated at half-rate)
• Rates will be disclosed during the initial conversation
• You will need to add your availability to a Google calendar
• Pay: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
• Flexible schedule
• 1099 contract
• Monday to Friday

About The Role

You will be working with real estate agents to photograph properties. You will be expected to do everything necessary to produce top-notch photography. At some properties, you will also need to produce footage to be edited into real estate videos. Some other services that we provide include drone photography, Matterport, and floor plans. We can teach you anything you are not yet familiar with. If you do not yet have a Part 107 certification, you will be expected to study on your own time and take the Part 107 test within 3 months of starting so that you can shoot professional drone photography.

You will be an independent associate photographer for our studio. If you are already a photographer in real estate or weddings, the arrangement should be familiar. To start, you will come to photo shoots alongside our Pro photographer in a one-month “trial period” where you can make sure the role is right for you and our Pro can determine if you are the right photographer for the role.

In your role, you will be compensated based on the services you produce at each house. Photos, videos, Matterport, drone, etc. During the training period you will be compensated at a half rate for each product. Once past the initial trial period, you will be compensated at a full rate. Rates will be disclosed during the initial conversation.

You will need to add your availability to a Google calendar. After the initial trial period, most of your shoots will be solo. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the industry, the schedule often changes BUT we handle the backend communication with clients and work around your schedule. If you have another gig that often leaves you free during the day such as wedding/family photography, waiting at a restaurant, fire/EMS, etc., this role could work very well for you as long as you are flexible to work/not work based on the schedule.

At the end of each day, you will be expected to upload all raw photos, floor plans, footage, etc. From there, everything will be handled by the team. You will not be required to edit or deliver content to clients.

While you might already be a very good photographer, we set our standards high and expect any content associated with our studio to be exceptional. Good enough is unacceptable.

If you believe you are the right person for this role, please apply for an incredible opportunity to grow as a photographer while maintaining independence and being well compensated for the industry.

Note: All applicants who do not submit a portfolio or who do not live in Portland or within a short drive will not be considered. Please also let us know what system you shoot on and your widest lens. Best of luck!

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Photography: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, ME (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person