Rental Property Photographer - Chicago, IL

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Rental Property Photographer (Freelance / 1099)

About PlanOmatic PlanOmatic delivers professional real estate photography and 3D tours to the single-family rental industry — nationwide, at scale, and with fast turnaround. We work with 250+ contracted photographers across 27 states who share our commitment to quality and consistency.

Is this you? You're a photographer with a portfolio that demonstrates your work. You understand lighting, composition, and how to work efficiently on location. You're looking for flexible, part-time freelance work to fill gaps in your schedule — and you want gigs that are straightforward, with no client-facing pressure.

What the work looks like You'll photograph residential rental properties, capturing high-quality photos and 3D tours. Most assignments take 30–60 minutes on-site. You'll upload your work directly through our app, and our editing team handles post-production and client delivery.

Requirements

• Demonstrable photography experience is required — real estate, architectural, or interior photography strongly preferred
• A portfolio or sample work must be submitted with your application
• Proficiency shooting in manual mode with off-camera flash
• Comfortable working independently and meeting turnaround deadlines

Equipment you'll need

• DSLR or Mirrorless camera
• Wide-angle lens (16mm full-frame / 10mm CMOS)
• Off-camera flash with diffuser
• Tripod
• Apple or Android device with memory card reader
• Reliable vehicle & valid drivers license
• Photographer's Liability Insurance

Compensation Most packages pay $35–$75 per property.

To apply Complete the short application and include a link to your portfolio or sample images. Applications without portfolio submissions will not be reviewed.

Questions? Email recruiting@planomatic.com after completing the application.