Contract Photographer at Careerflow.ai

United States

Overview: Photographers and annotators are needed to capture and document a 741-image people dataset using professional DSLR/mirrorless cameras. Images will be used for AI/computer vision model training and must meet strict consistency standards for framing, settings, and metadata. Responsibilities: * Photograph diverse subjects (gender, age, skin tone, ethnicity) indoors and outdoors. * Capture across three face-coverage tiers: >25%, 15–25%, and <15% of the field of view. * Save all files in RAW format (CR2 / NEF / ARW) at full sensor resolution. * Complete the DSLR Metadata Template for every image — all 33 fields required. * Record exact camera settings: aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, and lens model. * Organise files by volume folder using YYYYMMDD + photographer ID naming convention. Approved Equipment: * Camera Bodies: Canon R5 / R3 | Nikon Z8 / Z9 | Sony Alpha 9 III / A7 III / A7 IV * Lenses: Canon / Nikon / Sony high-quality telephoto, 70–200mm range * File Format: RAW only (CR2 / NEF / ARW) — JPEG not accepted Quality Standards: * RAW format only — JPEG submissions rejected. * All metadata fields must be complete; no blank required fields. * Images must be sharp, correctly exposed, and in focus. * Face coverage must match the volume tier within ±5% tolerance. * Each image must have a unique filename and UUID. Required Skills * Hands-on experience with Canon, Nikon, or Sony professional cameras. * Confident use of manual exposure settings (aperture, shutter, ISO, focal length). * Experience photographing people in varied environments. * Accuracy and consistency in data/metadata entry.