Make homes shine. Get paid on time.
Get local property shoots, without the admin. Backbone provides briefs that allow you to focus on capturing great photography, drone views, and Matterport tours, while we handle the behind the scenes.
Why Creatives choose Backbone
We don’t do empty promises — instead we deliver consistent, professional work that you can count on.
Minimal admin
We handle the major logistics, editing and invoicing so you can focus on the shoot itself.
Local gigs, smarter bookings
Our platform connects you with relevant assignments, close to your location.
Flexible scheduling
Accept jobs that fit your calendar. No pressure, no penalties.
Fast, reliable payments
Once your invoice is approved, you can expect payment within an average of 2 weeks — that means no delays and no stress.
Consistent projects
Regular property shoots for top real estate agencies. No cold calls or tedious business development — we find the clients, you deliver the creative assets.
Who is it for ?
Equipped professionals
Freelance real estate photographers, videographers, drone operators, and other visual specialists looking for local shoots!
Flexible freedom
Those seeking maximum flexibility to shape their careers on their own terms.
Effortless earnings
Content creators looking for a hassle-free additional income stream without the burden of business development or admin.
Craft focus
Reliable, detail-oriented creatives who want to focus on their craft rather than chasing clients or managing paperwork.
Schedule choice
Professionals who appreciate the ability to choose jobs that fit their work schedule and availability.
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What our creatives say
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Frequently asked questions
Apply through the form on this page with your portfolio, the equipment you own and the area you work from. To join Backbone, you need to be registered as a freelancer (or in the process of registering) and have professional liability insurance. If your profile is a match, we send you a short test for the services you want to offer. Once our Quality team approves it, you sign your contract, receive your onboarding guide and get access to the Backbone platform.
No. You shoot according to the assignment brief and upload your RAW files directly to the Backbone platform. Our post-production team handles the editing and delivers the final visuals to the client. Your job is to capture the property at its best. We take care of everything after the upload.
It depends on where you are based, which services you are qualified for and how often you are available. Backbone matches assignments to your skills and location, and you get notified when a new job comes up near you. You choose which assignments to accept, with no penalty for declining. Qualifying for more services, like drone or virtual tours on top of photography, opens up more assignments.
It depends on the services you offer:
- Property photography: a full-frame camera with a 14 to 18 mm wide lens (or APS-C with 10 to 12 mm, or Micro Four Thirds with 7 to 9 mm), plus a tripod that reaches 1.30 to 1.50 m.
- Video: a 4K camera with a gimbal stabiliser.
- Aerial shots: a drone.
- Virtual tours: a Matterport Pro2 or a 360 camera compatible with Matterport.
- Smartphone services: an iPhone XR or newer, an Android 10 phone or newer with ARCore support, or a phone that records in 4K, used with a gimbal.
Within 15 days of signing your bill. Every Monday, Backbone automatically generates a bill for all your assignments delivered to clients the previous week, so you never have to write an invoice yourself. You review it, sign it electronically and the payment follows. Signed bills are final, so check every assignment before you sign.