Photographer (Luxury Interior Design & Real Estate)

Waverly Staging + Design is hiring a Photographer specializing in luxury interiors and real estate in New York, NY. This is a contract role based on-site, consisting of two scheduled shoot days per month.

The photographer will visit approximately five professionally staged properties throughout New York City each month to produce high-quality photography and video content. For each property, deliverables include a minimum of 40 professionally edited photographs, 2 edited Instagram Reels, and a mix of wide-angle room shots, architectural details, styling moments, and lifestyle-focused content suitable for luxury marketing. On some content days, the photographer will also capture behind-the-scenes footage of the staging process, including furniture deliveries, unboxing, artwork installation, styling, designer walkthroughs, and other transformation moments.

After each month's shoot days, all photos and videos must be professionally edited and submitted for review and approval. Once approved, the content goes to the company's remote Social Media Manager for campaign creation.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Travel to multiple staged properties throughout New York City on scheduled shoot days
• Photograph luxury staged interiors using professional camera equipment
• Capture high-quality video footage for Instagram Reels and other short-form social media content
• Photograph behind-the-scenes moments of the staging process when scheduled
• Professionally edit all photos and videos to match Waverly Staging + Design's established aesthetic and brand standards
• Deliver organized, high-resolution files within agreed-upon deadlines
• Collaborate with the company's remote Social Media Manager throughout the review and approval process
• Make revisions when necessary before final delivery

Required qualifications and experience:

• Professional photography experience in interior design, architecture, luxury real estate, hospitality, or related fields
• Excellent understanding of composition, lighting, and interior photography techniques
• Experience creating engaging short-form video content for Instagram Reels
• Proficiency with Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or comparable editing software
• Reliable transportation throughout New York City on scheduled shoot days, including MTA access
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent brand standards
• Professional DSLR or mirrorless camera
• Professional lenses suitable for interior photography
• Stabilization equipment (gimbal or tripod) for video content preferred
• Photography and video must be captured on professional equipment, not smartphones

Applicants should review Waverly Staging + Design's Instagram account (@waverly_staging) to understand the company's visual style and quality standards. Portfolios must demonstrate similar composition, editing, and attention to detail.

To apply, submit a portfolio of interior photography, examples of Instagram Reels or short-form video work, a camera equipment list, and the editing software used. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. The position pays $500 to $1,000 per month and offers a flexible schedule. The company encourages people with a criminal record to apply.