Real Estate Photographer

Job Summary

The Real Estate Photo Editor is responsible for enhancing and retouching property photographs to create high-quality, professional, and visually appealing images for real estate listings and marketing materials. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, technical proficiency in photo editing software, and the ability to maintain a consistent visual standard that highlights each property's best features in the competitive Manhattan, KS market.

Key Responsibilities

• Image Enhancement: Perform comprehensive editing on raw images (Interior, Exterior, and Aerial) to meet or exceed company and client quality standards.
• Corrections and Adjustments:
• Adjust lighting, exposure, brightness, and contrast.
• Correct color balance and white balance to ensure true-to-life representation.
• Perform perspective and lens corrections to ensure straight vertical and horizontal lines.
• Advanced Retouching:
• Execute techniques such as HDR (High Dynamic Range) blending and Flambient (Flash/Ambient) blending.
• Perform sky replacements and window masking to showcase exterior views.
• Remove minor blemishes, distracting objects, and clutter (e.g., cords, small stains).
• Workflow Management:
• Manage and organize large volumes of digital assets efficiently.
• Ensure a fast turnaround time for edited images, often working with tight deadlines.
• Prepare final images in required file formats and resolutions for web listings (MLS, Zillow, etc.) and print.
• Quality Control: Maintain a high and consistent standard of visual quality across all delivered photos.
• Communication: Collaborate effectively with real estate photographers, agents, and marketing staff to understand specific editing needs and branding guidelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience (e.g., 1+ years) in high-volume real estate photo editing or a related field, evidenced by a strong professional portfolio.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of industry-standard photo editing software, including:
• Adobe Photoshop (for advanced retouching, object removal, blending)
• Adobe Lightroom (for batch processing, color/light correction)
• Visual Acuity: A strong understanding of photographic principles, composition, lighting, and color theory, especially as they apply to architectural and interior spaces.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail to spot and correct minor imperfections.
• Time Management: Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet strict deadlines, and manage a fast-paced workflow.
• Local Knowledge (Preferred): Familiarity with common real estate listing requirements and architectural styles prevalent in the Manhattan, KS and surrounding "Little Apple" area.

Pay Range

• $13.00-17.50/Hour Based upon Experience

Work Environment

• This part-time role may be remote or in-office (depending on the employer).
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Must be able to communicate effectively via email, phone, and/or video conferencing.
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