Photography and Cinematography Expert remote job
The Photography and Cinematography Expert job is a remote contract role for working photographers, directors of photography and camera operators. You would review photo and video work against a brief and explain which is stronger and why.
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Role facts, as shown on the listing
- Pay
- $55–$100 per hour
- The description says $55 to $100 per hour. The listing's pay field shows $50 to $105, so the two do not match; we show the description figure.
- Our arithmetic on the listed ranges: the midpoint here is $77.50 an hour, tied for the highest of the 16 Arts, design & media roles on this site; midpoints there run from $28 to $77.50.
- Hours
- Not stated in the listing
- Location
- Fully remote, worldwide
- Contract
- Contractor
- Openings
- 50 (as listed)
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
- Checked
- 6 Nov 2026
- Field
- Arts, Design & Media
- Briefs
- Shoot Days
- Post-production
- Lightroom
- Adobe Photoshop
- Attention to detail
What the work involves
- Choose the stronger of two photos or clips for a stated brief and audience.
- Check exposure, focus, color, framing, lens choice and camera movement.
- Flag technical faults such as noise, flicker, clipped highlights or the wrong frame rate or format.
- Confirm the work suits its intended use (print, web, social, broadcast or film) and write a short rationale.
Before you apply: what the listing asks for
What the listing looks for
- Professional work as a photographer, cinematographer, director of photography, camera operator or video producer.
- Experience with real jobs: briefs, shoot days, post-production and delivery to a client.
- Daily use of professional cameras and editing or grading tools such as Lightroom, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve or Premiere.
- Clear written English.
Who this is not for
Not a fit if you shoot only as a hobby; the listing asks for professional shooting for clients, productions, publications or brands.
Questions about this role
Does the role cover stills and video?
Yes. The scope covers photos and video clips, and the experience list includes photographers, cinematographers, directors of photography and camera operators.
Which tools are mentioned?
Professional cameras, plus editing or grading tools such as Lightroom, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve and Premiere.
Where can I work from?
The snapshot says fully remote, worldwide.
Source: the role's job listing on micro1. Facts were checked on 6 Nov 2026; the description above is condensed and reworded by us. Confirm details on the original listing before you apply.