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 for
Must-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!
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Let's grow together
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As a team – with trainings, workshops and team building activities
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As a professional – with our in-house library and an unlimited budget for books & audiobooks
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As a human – with opportunities to learn, make connections and get inspired
Our culture
GROWTH
At Tagvenue, we are always wondering, challenging, getting data to back up our theories. We remember how to be critical thinkers, at the same time, we approach the world with an open mind, always ready to be inspired.
EXECUTION
We focus on our priorities, turn plans into actions and deliver what we promised. Challenges that we accept, fuel our ambitions. We do our best, at the same time, we enjoy the ride and have fun in the process.
EMPOWERMENT
We give people a lot of freedom and share information transparently. We believe that taking ownership not only allows us to hold ourselves accountable for the outcomes, but it also empowers people to become better.
About Tagvenue
Founded in London in 2015 by Artur Stepaniak and Maksim Kondratjuks, Tagvenue set out with a bold vision to simplify venue hire for event planners around the world. What began as a local search engine in the UK connecting planners with unique spaces has grown into one of the fastest-growing online marketplaces for venue hire globally. Tagvenue now operates across six countries: the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Singapore, Canada as well as the United States. The platform features over 20,000 verified venues ranging from popular restaurants, bars, quirky spaces, grand castles, converted warehouses, elegant ballrooms, conference centers to photo studios. Each month, 700,000 active event organizers turn to Tagvenue to plan more than 40,000 events a year.