Photography UGC Creator Jobs
Show off the camera gear, lenses and editing apps you shoot with, and the photos you make with them. In photography UGC jobs, your own shots are the proof that the product works. Browse the briefs below and apply today.
1 briefs Examples. Live briefs open once you join.
$9per 1K views
≈ $450 at 50K
Influencer partnership — travel booking app
InstagramYouTubeTravel Booking App · Influencer
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ApplyWith a free profile
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FilmOn your phone
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Get paidOn verified views
Why Camera and Editing Brands Hire Everyday Photographers
Shoppers want to see what someone like them can do with a lens or an editing app. Brand sample photos are shot by professionals in perfect conditions, so they don’t answer that question. Your real shots do. Brands offering photography UGC creator jobs want everyday photographers, not studios.
The Kinds of Videos Photography Brands Ask For
You show a tool and the image it helped you make, usually in one of these formats.
Gear Tests
Take a lens, camera or phone accessory on a real shoot and show the shots you got with it.Editing Walkthroughs
A screen recording of you editing a photo in the app, from the raw file to the finished image.Behind the Shot
Show how you got a photo, from the setup and settings to the final result.Location Shoots
Use the product on a trip or out on location, so viewers see it in the conditions they’d use it in.
How to Stand Out on Photography Briefs
Photography viewers judge the result first, so the image needs to carry the video.
- Show the final image early.Put your best shot in the first few seconds. That’s what makes people stay.
- Put before and after side by side.For editing apps and filters, a split screen makes the difference obvious.
- Mention the settings.A quick line about the focal length, the preset or the light helps photography viewers trust the result.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do photography UGC jobs pay?
Pay is set per brief and shown before you apply. The current example in this category pays $9 per 1,000 verified views with no cap, for a travel trip posted to your own Instagram or YouTube audience. Across the wider market, newer UGC creators usually earn around $50 to $100 per video, according to PPC.io’s 2026 rate guide.
Do I need to be a professional photographer?
No. Many photography brands sell to hobbyists, so a creator who shoots for fun is often a better match than a professional. What matters is that your photos look good and you can explain how you made them.
Can I use my existing photos in the video?
Yes, if they’re yours and fit the brief. Never use someone else’s photos or footage, even as an example, since you don’t have the rights to include them in an ad.
Do I need professional camera gear?
Not for most briefs. Editing app and phone accessory briefs only need your phone. If a brief is about a specific camera or lens, the listing tells you whether the brand sends the product.
Do I need a portfolio to apply?
No. Everyday UGC doesn’t require a portfolio to apply. If you add portfolio samples to your profile, brands see them next to your application. In this category, the photos you make for the brief also show your skill.
Is photo UGC part of this category?
This category is for videos about photography products, like camera gear and editing apps. If you’re looking for briefs that pay for still photos, check each listing’s deliverables, which say exactly what the brand wants.