Freelance Photographer - Tokyo

We’re looking for a passionate, adventure-driven freelance photographer to help us capture the essence of the unique activities offered in Japan and beyond. By stepping into the shoes of our customers, you’ll help us create visual content that inspires travelers to experience the world.

As part of our global freelance team, you’ll be based in Tokyo, photographing activities across the city and surrounding areas, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. Whether it's a city tour, a cultural performance, or a water-based activity, you'll have the chance to shoot diverse experiences in a variety of environments and seasons. We’re looking for photographers who are excited about exploring new places, engaging with real people, and bringing experiences to life through imagery.

Our photographers are strategically based around the world and travel short distances from where they are based to fulfill assignments photographing the experience of activities offered on our platform. Assignments are paid based on the duration of the activity (anything from 1-hour tours to full-day trips), and you will deliver a set number of photos dependent on the duration of the assignment. All entrance fees are covered, and a travel stipend is provided for our photographers per assignment. We ask that you be fluent in English and Japanese and properly registered as a freelancer in your country of residence.

Who you are: 

• Experience working in a documentary style of photography, capturing real-life events and moments in a natural and engaging manner
  • A big plus (but not required): Experience with videography to complement your photography work
• Flexible to work with a diversity of environments (outdoors as well as indoor shots) and activity types (e.g. city tours, water activities, shows/performances, etc)
• Comfortable giving some direction to real people who will be part of the activities you’re photographing
• Comfortable asking real customers who you’ve shot and are recognizable in your photos to sign our model release
• Able to take direction, follow a brief, and meet specific deadlines
• Able to work with Google Drive and Google Sheets
• Taking ownership of your shoot assignment, i.e., communicating with our activity providers before the shoot for any questions, monitoring the weather leading up to the shoot

Benefits:

• Regular flow of assignments in your area
• Punctual monthly payments
• Personal support: you’ll have a dedicated point of contact who will support you with setting you up with assignments through to the final delivery of photos
• Friends and family discount: all our freelance photographers receive a 20% discount on GetYourGuide bookings you make outside of your shoot assignments (which are fully covered)

How to apply:

Instructions on how to apply are below.

In addition to your CV, please include a cover letter introducing yourself, your experience, where you’re based, and a link to your portfolio.

Does this sound like you? If so, please apply below. If shortlisted, you will be invited to complete a short coordination task. We regret that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not possible for us to provide individual feedback. We look forward to receiving your application.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Check out life at GetYourGuide on our blog to see what happens behind the scenes. 

We’re committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability status, parental or marital status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application. 

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