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Real Estate Photographer & Videographer — Paid Training Provided Go Premium Media | Charlotte, NC & Surrounding Areas$20/hour | Part time | 10–20 hours per week to start
Enjoy creative work, meeting new people, and getting out from behind a desk? Go Premium Media is hiring a personable, dependable team member to help photograph and film homes throughout the Charlotte area.
We’re looking for someone who makes a great impression, takes pride in their work, and wants to learn. Photography experience is a plus, but you don’t need real estate photography experience to apply.
The opportunity
You’ll begin with paid, part-time training alongside the owner starting in December 2026. You’ll learn our equipment, shooting techniques, client experience, and workflow before handling appointments independently.
The role starts at 10–20 hours per week, with hours varying based on training and bookings. Our goal is to grow this into a full-time position by summer 2027, depending on performance and booking volume.
What you’ll do
- Capture listing photos and learn real estate videography.
- Learn floor-plan capture and drone photography.
- Greet agents and homeowners warmly and explain the shoot process.
- Follow shooting checklists and make sure every required space is covered.
- Keep appointments on schedule and communicate promptly when issues arise.
- Organize and upload files for our editing team.
Who we’re looking for
- Personable: You enjoy meeting people and help clients feel comfortable.
- Reliable: You arrive on time, come prepared, and follow through.
- Coachable: You welcome feedback and apply what you learn.
- Detail-oriented: You notice the small things and check your work.
- Self-directed: You can solve everyday problems and work independently after training.
You don’t need to be the loudest person in the room. Warmth, professionalism, and clear communication matter.
What you’ll need
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- Weekday daytime availability.
- Willingness to travel to client properties throughout Charlotte and surrounding areas.
- Comfort being on your feet, using stairs, and carrying photography equipment.
- An interest in photography, video, and learning new technology.
Please include any camera equipment you own in your application; equipment expectations will be discussed during the interview. A current FAA Part 107 certificate is required before performing drone assignments.
Pay & growth
- $20 per hour, including training.
- Approximately 10–20 hours per week to start; weekly hours vary.
- Direct training and feedback from the owner.
- Opportunity to take on more appointments and responsibilities as your skills and the business grow.
How to apply
Apply through Indeed with your résumé and a brief introduction explaining why this role interests you. Include your weekday availability and any photography or video samples you have.
If you’re friendly, dependable, and ready to learn, we’d like to meet you.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- 1.Tell us about a time you made a mistake at work. How did you communicate it, and what did you do to fix it?
- 2.Describe a time you received feedback that was difficult to hear. How did you respond, and what did you change?
- 3.This role starts at $20/hour for approximately 10–20 hours per week and involves weekday appointments throughout Charlotte and surrounding areas. What is your availability, and how would you make sure you arrive prepared and on time?
- 4.A homeowner seems stressed and the house isn’t ready when you arrive. How would you introduce yourself and handle the situation?
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in real estate photographer jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for post-processing real estate images
- Experience shooting residential and commercial interiors with professional DSLR or mirrorless cameras
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate for aerial and drone photography work
- Ability to deliver edited photo sets within 24 hours of a shoot
- Familiarity with virtual tour platforms such as Matterport or similar 3D capture tools
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to reach multiple properties daily
Tips for Your Real Estate Photographer Job Search
Build a portfolio around listing types
Agents and brokerages hiring real estate photographers want to see work that matches what they sell. Organize your portfolio by property type, luxury residential, commercial interiors, vacant land, so hiring managers immediately see relevant samples without digging.
List your drone certification explicitly
Many real estate photography job postings require FAA Part 107 certification for aerial work. Put it in your resume header and skills section, not buried in a paragraph. Employers scan for it fast, and missing it costs you interviews on aerial-focused roles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists real estate photographer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your editing software
Job listings that specify Lightroom, Capture One, or virtual staging platforms like BoxBrownie signal what your day-to-day will look like. Apply to roles where your editing workflow already matches, and call out those tools by name in your cover letter.
Prepare a turnaround time talking point
Real estate photographers are hired on speed as much as quality. Agents need photos live before listing deadlines. Walk into every interview knowing your average shoot-to-delivery window and be ready to explain how you manage same-day or next-day turnarounds.
Follow up after submitting a portfolio sample
If a job posting asks for a portfolio link, send a short follow-up email two to three business days later referencing one specific image or project. It shows initiative and helps you stand out when hiring managers are reviewing dozens of identical submissions.
Real Estate Photographer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most real estate photographers?
Archi-Pix, HOMETRACK, and TruPlace are hiring the most real estate photographers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to track local housing market activity, so states with high listing turnover consistently show the most openings.
How many real estate photographer jobs are remote?
About 11% of real estate photographer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though true remote work in this role is limited since most shoots require on-site presence. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are photo editing, virtual staging coordination, and social media content production for real estate brands.
How do you become a real estate photographer?
Start by learning natural light and artificial lighting techniques specific to interior spaces, since flat or blown-out images are the most common issue in listing photography. Build a portfolio by shooting vacant homes, model units, or Airbnb properties. Earn your FAA Part 107 certificate to qualify for aerial work, and practice post-processing in Lightroom until your turnaround is consistent. From there, apply to entry-level staff or contractor roles to build client volume.
Can I get hired as a real estate photographer without professional experience?
Yes, many smaller brokerages and real estate media companies hire photographers with strong portfolios but limited formal experience. Focus on assembling interior and exterior samples that demonstrate proper exposure, wide-angle composition, and clean editing. Offering to shoot a few properties at a reduced rate to build your book of work is a common path in. Contract and part-time roles are also more accessible than full-time staff positions when you're starting out.
What does the real estate photographer interview process look like?
Most real estate photographer interviews start with a portfolio review, where the hiring manager assesses image quality, editing consistency, and turnaround capability. A technical conversation usually follows, covering your camera gear, lighting setup, and software workflow. Some employers ask you to complete a paid or unpaid test shoot at a property before extending an offer. For roles that include drone work, expect questions about your Part 107 certification and flight experience.
Where can I find and apply to real estate photographer jobs?
You can find and apply to real estate photographer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, location preference, and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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