Object Photography Collection (Mobile-Friendly) - Paid Opportunity

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New York, New York, United Statesvia datamundi CareersPosted Jul 23, 2026
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About this role

Project Overview

We are seeking contributors for a paid data collection project involving smartphone photographs of real-world objects. The objective is to gather thousands of high-quality images, along with metadata and corresponding URLs, across a wide range of object categories to support AI development.

Participants will submit images of objects they already have access to, captured in natural real-world settings. Submissions should include variation in backgrounds, locations, lighting, and weather conditions where applicable.

This is a remote, freelance, task-based opportunity with flexible participation.

Eligible Countries & Languages

We are currently seeking contributors from the following locales:

  • Australia (English)
  • Austria (German)
  • Canada

(French)

  • Chile (Spanish)
  • Colombia (Spanish)
  • Denmark (Danish)
  • Finland (Finnish)
  • France (French)
  • Germany (German)
  • Ireland (English)
  • Israel (Hebrew)
  • Malaysia (Malay)
  • Mexico (Spanish)
  • Morocco

(Arabic, French)

  • Netherlands (Dutch)
  • New Zealand (English)
  • Sweden (Swedish)
  • Switzerland (French, German, Italian)
  • United Kingdom (English)
  • United States

(English,

Spanish)

Object Categories

We are looking for photographs across, but not limited to, the following categories:

Home & Personal Items

Household Items, Furniture, Bathroom Items, Baby & Child Care Items, Laundry & Cleaning, Containers & Storage and other relevant items

Technology & Equipment

Electronics & Devices, Lighting & Electrical, Tools & Hardware, Safety & Security

Fashion & Lifestyle

Clothing & Accessories, Eyewear, Medical & Personal Care

Food & Daily Living

Food & Beverage, Fresh Produce, Packaged Foods, Prepared Dishes

Education & Work

Stationery & Office, Books & Media, Text & Documents

Recreation & Entertainment

Sports & Fitness, Toys & Games, Musical Instruments, Crafts & Hobbies

Transportation & Outdoor

Transportation, Outdoor & Garden, Environmental & Natural Elements

Culture & Community

Religious & Cultural Items, Signs, Symbols & Icons, Fine Art & Museum Objects, Business & Storefronts, Shopping & Retail

Specialty Categories

Pets & Animals, Time & Measurement, Uncommon/Rare Objects, Other Relevant Objects

Requirements

  • Must reside in one of the eligible countries listed above.
  • Be fluent in the specified language for your locale.
  • Have access to a phone capable of capturing high-quality images.
  • Be able to follow detailed collection instructions and quality requirements.
  • Have access to objects that fit within the project categories.
  • Must be able to provide a valid URL reference for most submitted objects (e.g., product page or equivalent source link)
  • Compensation:
  • Per approved asset (photo) + corresponding metadata.
  • Why Participate?
  • Work remotely on your own schedule.
  • Participate in a real-world data collection project to support AI development
  • Receive compensation per approved submissions.
  • Remote job: kindly note that the location set in the post is only for reference as the list of countries/languages is listed previously above.
  • Detailed guidelines, category requirements, and compensation information will be shared with qualified contributors.

Before you apply

  • 1Which parts of your CV prove experience with this kind of role?
  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
  • 3What details from the original source listing should you confirm before applying?

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