Start by selecting where you need the photo taken:
- Click on the interactive map to pin the exact location
- Or use the address search bar to find a specific place
- The map will show a red marker at your selected location
- You can adjust the pin by clicking a different spot on the map
💡 Tip: Be as specific as possible with your location. The more precise you are, the easier it is for photographers to find the exact spot.
Provide clear details about your photo request:
- Title: A brief, descriptive name for your request (e.g., "Sunset at Golden Gate Bridge")
- Description: Explain what you want photographed and why
- Photographer Instructions: Add specific details like angles, time of day, or special requirements
✅ Good Example: "I need a photo of the Empire State Building from street level, looking up. Please capture it during golden hour (around 6-7 PM) with clear skies if possible."
Choose when you need the photo taken:
- Select a specific date and time using the date/time picker
- Consider time zones and local weather conditions
- Allow photographers enough time to accept and prepare
- For time-sensitive requests, consider offering a higher budget
Determine how much you're willing to pay:
- Enter your maximum budget in dollars
- Photographers can bid at or below your budget
- Higher budgets typically attract more bids faster
- Consider factors like location difficulty, timing, and complexity
💰 Pricing Guide: Simple photos: $20-50 | Standard requests: $50-150 | Complex/urgent requests: $150-500+
Choose whether to post anonymously:
- Public Request: Your name and profile are visible to photographers
- Anonymous Request: Your identity is hidden; photographers see "Anonymous" instead
- Anonymous requests still allow full communication through the platform
Complete your request submission:
- Add a valid credit/debit card for payment authorization
- Your card will be authorized but not charged until you approve the final photo
- Review all details carefully before submitting
- Click "Submit Request" to post it to photographers in the area
🔒 Payment Security: We use Square for secure payment processing. Your card is authorized when a photographer is assigned, but funds are only captured after you approve the delivered photo.
After submitting your request:
- Your request appears on the Browse Requests page for photographers in the area
- Photographers can submit bids with their proposed price and message
- You'll receive email notifications when new bids arrive
- Review bids on your "My Requests" page and accept the one you prefer
- Once accepted, the photographer will take and upload the photo
- You'll review the photo and either approve (payment released) or request changes