Freelance Property Photographer & Videographer

Rettie & Co; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a talented property photographer to join their new subsidiary specializing in high-quality visual content. This role involves creating stunning photography and videography that highlights properties in their best light. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, producing marketing materials that attract potential buyers and renters. If you have a passion for visual storytelling and a keen eye for detail, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in the property market across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in property photography and videography.
• Full clean driving license and drone flyer ID required.

Responsibilities

• Photographing property interiors and exteriors for marketing materials.
• Creating walkthrough videos and drone footage to showcase properties.
• Editing and retouching images to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Property Photography

Videography

Drone Operation

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Education

Photography Qualification

RICS Floor Plan Qualification

Tools

Photography Software

Videography Software

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Key details

Location: Various, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, St Andrews, Scottish Borders, Oban & Inverness
Department:Photography/Marketing
Reports to: SkyReel Studio Manager
Hours of work: Various

Please send us examples of your best photography, videography and drone work, along with your CV.

Key requirements

Essential

• Full, clean driving licence with access to own car
• Minimum of 12 months of property photography experience/property photography shoots
• Full Drone Licence (CAA approved Flyer ID)
• Proficient in the use of photography and videography software
• Fully IT literate and proficient in the use of IT systems, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Photography qualification
• RICS-approved floor plan qualification
• Knowledge of the local property markets

What we offer

About the role

As leading property experts, Rettie are proud to announce the launch of a subsidiary company, specialising in photography and videography, SkyReel Media.

SkyReel Media specialise in high-quality visual content designed to showcase our clients’ properties in their best light. We are seeking a talented, detail-oriented property photographer whose work will play a pivotal role in helping our clients attract potential buyers and renters.

We are looking for freelancers to work alongside our permanent team to produce high-quality property marketing materials, comprising photography, walkthrough videos, drone footage, and RICS standard floorplans.

We sell and let properties across Scotland, and are looking for freelance property creatives available to work in the following areas: Glasgow, Edinburgh, East Lothian, St Andrews, Perthshire, Oban, Inverness and the Scottish Borders.

Competencies

• Customer focused
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Positive mindset
• Planning and organising

How to apply

About you

The successful candidate will have a full, clean driving license, a drone flyer ID, and at least 12 months of professional experience within the property photography and videography sector.

You will be proficient in the use of photo and video editing software. You will be capable of collaborating with other property professionals as well as working independently; therefore should be self-motivated and competent in administrating your own work to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will have responsibility for the following:

• Photographing property interiors and exteriors, for use in printed and online material.
• Creating beautiful videos, including walkthrough tours and drone footage to capture the local and surrounding areas.
• Preparing and styling the property, using proper lighting, angles and composition to enhance property features.
• Editing and retouching images to maintain brand consistency and quality standards.
• Collating final details about the property in preparation for sale.
• Helping to draw up floor plans to RICS standards.