Are there marketplaces to hire local photographers for specific one-off photo requests?
Asked 12/11/2013
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I need photos of food and interiors at specific locations in different cities, but I can’t travel to each one myself. I’m looking for a service where I can post a request for someone local to take and send me photos of a particular place. Are there marketplaces for this kind of one-off photography job? Also, are there low-cost alternatives, such as licensing existing images, that might work for personal research?
Originally by user24669. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
user24669
12y ago
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The options are nearly endless in this arena, and many exist. The closet option to what you described, "opposite of fiverr.com" would be Zaarly - but unfortunately it has limited availability currently.
I would take a look at:
Of course this is highly dependent on geography, so you may have better luck with some services over others depending on their market share in areas.
If you are simply looking for "creative and cheap" ways to get the photos, you could just search something like Flickr or Panamino for already captured images which you like and try to contact the original creator. In some instances you might even find images that are available free for the uses you have depending on copyright.
Originally by user4892. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
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Yes. Several marketplace-style services can be used to hire someone for a specific photo request, including freelance platforms such as Elance, oDesk, Freelancer, and Craigslist, though usefulness depends on local coverage. Amazon Mechanical Turk can also be used for small, location-specific tasks, but it takes more setup and isn’t a turnkey photography solution. ImageBrief is another option, though it is aimed more at commercial photography and typically involves photographers who understand release requirements.
If your use is only for personal research, a cheaper and easier route may be to search for existing photos on sites like Flickr or Panoramio and contact the photographer directly. Some images may already be available under Creative Commons or other licensing terms that fit your needs. If your use ever becomes commercial, be aware that property or model releases may matter.
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