Freelance Venue Photographer (Student-Friendly, New York-based)
Location: New York (on-site at venues) Type: Freelance Schedule: Flexible, project-based Compensation: Fixed rate per photoshoot (includes shooting + editing) About Tagvenue Tagvenue is a SaaS-enabled marketplace transforming how people discover and book venues — and how venue managers run their daily operations. We operate across the UK, US, Europe, Australia, Singapore, and Canada, helping thousands of venues and customers connect every month. We’re a team of builders focused on solving real problems, raising industry standards, and designing systems that scale globally. About the role We’re looking for a New York-based student or early-career photographer to support our marketing efforts by capturing high-quality photos of our top venues. This is a freelance, ad-hoc opportunity , perfect for someone who wants flexible, project-based work alongside studies or other commitments. You’ll visit selected venues across New York to photograph spaces and deliver professionally edited images that showcase them at their best.
Responsibilities
- Visit assigned venues across New York to conduct photoshoots
- Independently communicate with venues to arrange photoshoot dates, confirm access, and coordinate logistics
- Keep clear and proactive communication with the Tagvenue team regarding scheduling, availability, and delivery
- Capture high-quality, well-composed photos that highlight the venue’s atmosphere, layout, and key features
- Manage shoots independently and work efficiently on-site
- Edit and deliver final images according to Tagvenue’s visual standards and within agreed timelines
What we’re looking forMust-have
- Based in New York with easy access to travel across the city
- Own photography equipment (camera, lenses, lighting if needed)
- Experience in photography, ideally place, interior, architectural, or event photography
- Strong photo editing skills, with your own access to tools like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or similar software
- Good eye for composition, lighting, and detail
- Good communication skills and confidence working directly with venue teams
- Reliability and ability to meet deadlines
- Comfortable working independently
- Portfolio showcasing relevant work
Nice-to-have
- Student or recent graduate in photography, media, or related field
- Experience shooting commercial spaces or real estate
- Basic understanding of branding or marketing photography
- Flexible weekday availability
Work conditions
- Freelance / self-employed contract (you invoice us per completed shoot)
- Fixed rate per photoshoot (covers shooting + editing)
- Ad-hoc assignments (not regular weekly work)
- Flexible schedule — you choose availability
- On-site work at venues across New York
This is a fantastic opportunity for media, photography, or creative students to gain real-world experience, expand their portfolio, and work with some of New York’s most exciting venues. If you’re passionate about photography and enjoy flexible, project-based work, we’d love to hear from you!