Automotive Photographer: High-Volume Vehicle Imaging

Getsw; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Getsw in Tulsa, OK is seeking an experienced Automotive Photographer focused on vehicle inventory for online listings. The role is photography-first, involving exterior/interior shots, staging, lighting consistency, and accurate VIN association.

You will manage daily photo workloads, ensure high-quality images across a high volume of vehicles, and assist the detailing team when needed while photography remains the primary responsibility.

Qualifications

• Previous professional automotive vehicle photography experience required.
• Experience photographing inventory in a dealership, used-car operation, automotive auction, reconditioning center, body shop, or automotive merchandising environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to produce consistent, high-quality automotive images in a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of vehicle positioning, lighting, reflections, angles, framing, and overall automotive presentation.
• Experience following standardized vehicle photo sequences and inventory processes.
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, and vehicle inventory or merchandising applications.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to recognize when a vehicle is not presentation-ready.
• Ability to work independently, organize a daily workload, and maintain productivity without constant supervision.
• Previous automotive detailing or vehicle-preparation experience is a plus, but photography experience is the priority for this role.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Photograph vehicles for online inventory listings using consistent angles, lighting, backgrounds, and presentation standards.
• Capture required exterior, interior, wheel, dashboard, feature, equipment, and condition photos.
• Properly position and stage vehicles to achieve consistent, professional-looking photography.
• Follow established photo sequences and vehicle merchandising standards across all inventory.
• Review photographs for clarity, framing, lighting, reflections, vehicle positioning, and overall presentation before completing each vehicle.
• Accurately associate photographs with the correct vehicle and VIN.
• Utilize smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, and vehicle inventory or merchandising applications as required.
• Manage a daily photography workload while maintaining both productivity and image-quality expectations.
• Recognize when a vehicle is not photo-ready and take appropriate steps to have the vehicle properly prepared.
• Move and stage vehicles to designated photography locations safely and efficiently.
• Maintain an organized photography and vehicle staging area.
• Assist with vehicle preparation as needed to ensure vehicles are clean and photo-ready.
• Address minor appearance issues that could negatively affect vehicle photography.
• As operational needs require, assist the detailing team with washing, drying, vacuuming, cleaning windows, dressing tires, and other vehicle appearance services.
• Safely use detailing chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
• Help maintain clean and organized vehicle preparation and staging areas.
• Support the detailing operation during periods of increased volume or as needed, with photography remaining the primary responsibility of the role.

Skills

Automotive photography

Attention to detail

Independent work

Outdoor work

Time management

Tools

Smartphones

Tablets

Digital cameras

Inventory apps

Job description

Getsw in Tulsa, OK is seeking an experienced Automotive Photographer focused on vehicle inventory for online listings. The role is photography-first, involving exterior/interior shots, staging, lighting consistency, and accurate VIN association.

You will manage daily photo workloads, ensure high-quality images across a high volume of vehicles, and assist the detailing team when needed while photography remains the primary responsibility.