Real Estate Photographer (Part-Time) Tower Film & Photo Buffalo, NY Job Details Part-time $25.00 - $28.50 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid training Mileage reimbursement Flexible schedule Qualifications Customer communication Customer service Driver's License Attention to detail
Driving Full Job Description Location:
Buffalo, NY Schedule:
Part-Time, approximately 25 hours per week on average
Pay:
$25.00 to $28.50 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement
Perks:
Paid Training Provided, Company Camera/Video/Drone Gear Supplied Must have a reliable vehicle and laptop No professional real estate photography experience required. We hire for personality first. We're looking for an outgoing, friendly, reliable, and customer-focused Part-Time Real Estate Photographer to join our team in the Buffalo, NY area . If you can walk into a home, confidently introduce yourself, hold a great conversation with a real estate agent or homeowner, and represent a company professionally, we want to hear from you. Photography experience is a plus, but it is not the most important thing to us . We can teach you our photography systems and processes. What we're really looking for is someone with the personality, work ethic, technical aptitude, and reliability to become a trusted member of our team. What You'll Do Travel throughout the Buffalo area to residential properties for scheduled appointments Capture interior and exterior real estate photography Learn to capture video and drone media as you progress through training Provide a friendly, professional experience for real estate agents, homeowners, and other clients Follow established shot lists, systems, and quality standards Review and manage media using your personal laptop after appointments Upload files and complete post-shoot processes accurately Troubleshoot basic technical issues independently Think critically and take initiative when unexpected situations arise Communicate clearly with the team when questions or scheduling changes come up Represent the company professionally at every property This is a field-based, customer-facing role. You'll spend much of your workday driving to appointments, working inside and outside residential properties, using technology, and interacting directly with clients. Schedule & Availability This position averages approximately 25 hours per week , but it's important to understand that real estate photography is a seasonal industry .
Typical workload may look like:
November through
March:
approximately 10 to 15 hours per week during slower periods April through
October:
approximately 25 to 40 hours per week depending on demand Because weekly hours can fluctuate, this position may not be the best fit for someone who requires the exact same number of guaranteed hours every week. Required Availability Candidates must be available: At least 3 to 4 weekdays per week during typical business hours (9AM-5PM) At least one full weekend day each week With enough scheduling flexibility to accommodate changing appointment volume You must live within approximately 20 minutes of Buffalo , particularly within the areas north, east, or south of the city for quick access to the properties. A significant amount of local driving is involved, so a reliable personal vehicle is required . Compensation Compensation is based on scheduled on-site units. One unit represents 60 minutes of scheduled on-site appointment time.
Paid training:
$25.00 per unit Standard photoshoots: $25.00 per unit Once FAA Part 107 drone certified: $27.50 per unit Once fully certified with companies video process: $28.50 per unit Full certification is typically reached approximately 90 days after your first solo shoot following training Mileage reimbursement: $0.30 per mile Equipment We provide the professional equipment needed to perform the job, including camera, video, and drone equipment as applicable.
You will need to provide:
A reliable vehicle and valid driver's license A reliable laptop capable of reviewing and managing media after appointments Reliable internet access for uploading media and completing post-shoot tasks What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who is: Outgoing, charismatic, and confident around people Able to read a room and adjust quickly to different personalities Friendly, professional, and comfortable interacting with new people every day A clear communicator Honest, dependable, and accountable Coachable and open to constructive feedback Detail-oriented and able to follow systems and processes Positive and willing to learn A background in customer service is strongly preferred. This role is a great fit for people who have worked in: Hospitality Restaurants Retail Sales Events Client-facing roles Photography experience is not required . The right personality matters more than your resume. You May Be a Great Fit If You… Like meeting new people Enjoy being out in the field instead of sitting behind a desk all day Have an interest in photography, video, drones, real estate, or content creation Learn technology quickly Take pride in providing great customer service Are comfortable receiving feedback and continuously improving Can remain calm and figure things out when technology or appointments do not go exactly as planned Want to develop valuable photography, video, drone, and client-service skills This Role May NOT Be a Fit If You… Need guaranteed fixed hours every single week Need a traditional Monday through Friday, 9-to-5 schedule Cannot commit to at least one full weekend day each week Are uncomfortable talking with clients and homeowners Prefer working with constant supervision or direction Struggle with technology or independently troubleshooting problems Do not enjoy driving between appointments Are uncomfortable receiving constructive feedback Are uncomfortable working within homes with pets At the end of the day, we are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in doing things the right way, and wants to grow into a skilled real estate media professional. If you're friendly, dependable, driven, technically curious, and excited to learn photography, video, and drone media , we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!