Architectural Photographer & Filmmaker

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Written By Purple Wall

About Purple Wall Agency:

Purple Wall Agency is an Architectural Media and Brand Strategy agency based in New York and New Jersey. We are not a real estate media agency. We capture the immersive vibe and design of spaces, handling the full creative process from concept to final delivery for hospitality, residential, commercial, and experiential projects.

Every space has a story. We make sure it is felt.

The Role

We are hiring an Architectural Photographer & Filmmaker to shoot editorial photography and cinematic film on-site across our projects in New Jersey and the surrounding region. You will work under a single creative direction, capturing the light, geometry, and atmosphere the designer intended.

You will be responsible for recording visual walkthroughs, capturing editorial photography, cinematic videography, stills, and social media reels across our project sites.

All editing is handled in-house by our team. This is strictly an on-site production role. You shoot, we finish.

You must be located in New Jersey.

Compensation

  • Starting day rate of $400 per day

  • Travel covered at $0.55 per mile

  • $25 food stipend per shoot day

  • Typical shoot days range from 4-8 hours on-site.

Required Equipment

  • Mirrorless / DSLR camera (full frame preferred)

  • Wide-angle lens: minimum 16mm on full frame; 12mm on crop sensor

  • DJI microphone or equivalent

  • DJI drone or equivalent (4K capture)

  • Motorized gimbal/stabilizer (Ronin M/S or equivalent)

  • Smartphone for communication

  • Reliable high-speed internet for file uploads

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Prior real estate photography/videography experience preferred

  • Strong knowledge of composition, lighting techniques, and white balance

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

  • Clear and confident communication abilities

  • Professional, dependable, and self-motivated work style

  • FAA Part 107 certification and drone proficiency (when applicable)

  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

  • Based in New Jersey (required)

  • Must be willing and able to travel to various client sites in New Jersey

Who We're Looking For

A highly motivated individual who is personable, professional, and open-minded, with sharp attention to detail. Someone who enjoys having a good time on set, brings new ideas, and works collaboratively. Time management and reliability are essential.

If you enjoy capturing cinematic films and editorial photography, you will feel at home here.


Benefits

  • Flexible schedule

  • Referral program with a bonus for referring any clients

  • Non-exclusive: you are free to work with other companies (NDA required)

  • Professional development assistance: if you don't yet hold a drone license and plan to get one once hired, we reimburse the cost upon completed certification

  • Potential for growth

To be considered, candidates must submit:

  • A link to their real estate photography/videography portfolio or sample work

  • A complete list of equipment


Work Location: In person

Purple Wall