Freelance Photographer in Austin, TX

About Smiler
Smiler is an international photography platform that connects travelers and locals with talented photographers to capture professional, fun, and memorable moments in the world’s most iconic city locations.

Smiler is hiring a freelance photographer for a fixed-duration project.
This project covers couples, families, anniversaries, and special occasions across the season.

Smiler is an international photography platform connecting travelers and locals with professional photographers for short, outdoor photoshoots in iconic city locations.

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PROJECT TERMS
• Contract period: February 12 – 16
• Total pay: $1,500 gross for the full project
• Shoot types: Couples, families, anniversaries, proposals
• Locations: Central / popular outdoor city spots
• Session length: ~30 minutes per shoot with ~30 pictures to be delivered

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RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct multiple short (30 min) outdoor photoshoots (3-10 per day)
• Create a smooth, professional guest experience
• Edit using provided Lightroom presets
• Upload galleries to the Smiler platform
• Deliver minimum 30 edited images per shoot

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WORKFLOW
• Shoots scheduled via the Smiler app
• Assignment-based flow
• No client management or payments on your side

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REQUIREMENTS
• Proven experience with people photography
• Own professional camera equipment
• Lightroom editing skills
• Reliable availability throughout the contract period

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WHY THIS MAKES SENSE
• Guaranteed total pay for the project
• Predictable shooting window
• Simple scope: shoot, edit, upload
• Opportunity for future projects with Smiler