Professional Resume Template for
Real Estate Photographer
Evelyn K. Thorne
Orlando, FL
(407) 555-0149
evelyn.thorne@email.com
linkedin.com/in/evelyn-thorne-photo | evelynthornerealestate.com
Professional Summary
Client-focused Real Estate Photographer with 6 years of experience capturing high-end residential and commercial properties. Specialized in HDR interior photography, advanced drone aerials, and 3D virtual walkthroughs. Proven success in reducing post-production turnaround times by 32% while maintaining a 98% client satisfaction rate across 450+ listings. Skilled in optimizing camera settings, multi-flash ambient compositing, and professional color grading workflows. Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Matterport, and DJI drone systems.
Work Experience
Real Estate Photographer — Vivid Home Media
Orlando, FL | October 2023 – Present
- Photographed 280+ residential and commercial properties, utilizing professional HDR techniques and ambient-flash compositing to deliver visually striking assets within 24 hours of shooting.
- Operated commercial drones to capture 120+ aerial photo and video sequences, adhering strictly to FAA Part 107 regulations to enhance property listing appeal and increase web views by 35%.
- Created 95 Matterport 3D virtual walkthroughs, providing prospective buyers with interactive tours that reduced standard residential market times by an average of 12 days for agency clients.
- Optimized digital post-processing pipelines using Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop templates, boosting image processing capacity by 40% and maintaining a 99% accuracy rate on deliverables.
Property Photographer — Orlando Realty Shoots
Orlando, FL | September 2020 – September 2023
- Captured high-quality interior and exterior images for 450+ residential listings, ensuring proper vertical line alignment and color accuracy across diverse lighting environments.
- Coordinated daily travel and shoot scheduling for up to 3 properties per day, maintaining 100% on-time arrivals and establishing strong professional relationships with 45+ local realtors.
- Edited and retouched 8,000+ property photos, applying advanced sky replacements, window masking, and color balance corrections to decrease client revision requests by 25%.
- Assisted in upgrading studio camera equipment and drone inventory, managing a $15,000 budget to procure high-resolution wide-angle lenses and backup lighting gear.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Photography
University of Central Florida · Orlando, FL · 2020
Skills
Real estate photography, Architectural photography, HDR photography, Ambient-flash compositing, Drone aerial photography, Matterport 3D tours, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom Classic, Video walkthroughs, Color grading, High-end retouching, Digital asset management, Client relations, FAA Part 107 certification, Studio lighting
Projects
Luxury Estate Marketing Campaign
Role: Lead Photographer
Tools: Sony Alpha 7R V, DJI Mavic 3 Pro, Adobe Lightroom
Produced 45 high-end images and drone footage for a $4.2M luxury estate, resulting in a sale within 18 days of listing and generating 15,000+ online views.
Commercial Office Portfolio Overhaul
Role: Architectural Photographer
Tools: Sony Alpha 7R V, Matterport Pro3, Adobe Photoshop
Created comprehensive virtual tours and 60 high-resolution architectural images for 8 corporate office buildings, increasing lease inquiries by 28%.
Certifications
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (2021)
- Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) (2022)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Contributor of pro-bono photography for local historic preservation society (2022-present)
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Real Estate Photographer
Job Market Insights
$45,000
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$75,000
Avg:
$58,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for Real Estate Photographers in the United States is steady, driven by the visual nature of residential and commercial listings. Since online search is the primary way buyers view listings, real estate agents rely heavily on professional photos, drone aerials, and 3D tours to stand out. While the general photography sector is projected to grow by 2% from 2024 to 2034, specialized real estate media professionals who offer advanced services like virtual staging and video walkthroughs will continue to experience more robust job opportunities.
2% growth over 10 years
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