Photographer - Remote
Compensation
Annualized Compensation: $67,200–$201,600 per year
Hourly Rate: $35–$105 per hour
Employment Type: Contractor
Work Arrangement: Remote
The annualized figure is based on 40 hours per week and 48 working weeks per year. Actual earnings will depend on project workload, assignments, and hours worked.
About the Role
We are seeking professional photographers to contribute their photography expertise to the development and training of AI systems. In this role, you will provide high-quality visual content descriptions, image labels, and contextual information that help AI models better understand and interpret images.
You will apply your professional photography knowledge to analyze visual content, create accurate image metadata, and deliver organized, high-quality submissions that meet project requirements.
This opportunity is ideal for photographers with strong visual judgment, attention to detail, and experience producing consistent, high-quality work. Prior AI experience is not required.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze photographs and identify relevant visual elements, subjects, settings, and contextual details.
Create accurate image descriptions, labels, captions, and metadata to support AI training and visual understanding.
Apply professional photography knowledge to explain image composition, content, and distinguishing characteristics.
Review image annotations and descriptions for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
Organize photography-related data and prepare submissions according to project guidelines.
Collaborate with project coordinators to clarify requirements and align deliverables with AI training objectives.
Follow project instructions, incorporate feedback, and refine submissions to meet quality standards.
Manage assigned tasks efficiently and deliver completed work within established deadlines.
Communicate progress, clarify uncertainties, and resolve content-related questions with project stakeholders.
Maintain consistent standards across image descriptions, labeling, metadata creation, and data submission.
Required Qualifications
Professional photography experience with a strong understanding of visual content and image quality.
Proficiency in photography tools and editing software, particularly Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Ability to analyze images and produce accurate descriptions, labels, and contextual information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and data organization skills.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and incorporate feedback effectively.
Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Reliable handling, organization, review, and submission of project deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional photography experience in one or more areas, such as portrait, landscape, commercial, or editorial photography.
A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality, consistent photographic work.
Experience creating image descriptions, captions, labels, or metadata.
Experience reviewing visual content for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
Previous experience working remotely on structured projects.
Familiarity with data labeling, image annotation, or visual content classification.
Key Skills
Professional Photography
Visual Content Analysis
Image Labeling and Annotation
Image Metadata Creation
Image Description and Caption Writing
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Visual Quality Assessment
Image Composition Analysis
Data Organization
Data Review and Submission
Attention to Detail
Written and Verbal Communication
Following Instructions
Incorporating Feedback
Time Management
Meeting Deadlines
Remote Collaboration
What Success Looks Like
Image descriptions, labels, and metadata accurately represent the visual content.
Submissions demonstrate consistency, completeness, and attention to detail.
Photography expertise is translated into useful contextual information for AI training.
Project deliverables meet established guidelines and deadlines.
Feedback is incorporated effectively, improving the accuracy and quality of submitted work.