Your Small Town.
Your Smartphone.
An Easy $75.

It’s an easy and fun way to make a quick $75.
All you need is a smartphone. No experience needed.

I've got 75 bucks for you.

You have access to small towns that I don’t, and I need photos of them. If you can help, I’ll pay you $50! Provide exactly what I need, and I’ll add an extra $25. It’s simple and easy.

All you need is your smartphone—no experience required! Just follow the guidelines below.

40-second intro video

Step 01

Town Approval

If I invited you to photograph a specific town, you're all set—no need for approval. If you’re exploring another town, please contact us first to get the town approved before proceeding with photos.

Town Approval Request

Step 01

Step 02

Capture Photos

Follow the guidelines and suggested pictures in the agreement form. Take 40 photos of downtown, attractions, parks, museums, hotels, and restaurants. Include 10+ short (4-5 second) video clips.

Step 02

Step 03

Upload the Photos

I'll send you a Dropbox link to upload the files. Ensure all photos and videos are included and follow the guidelines.

Step 03

Step 04

Sign the Agreement

Sign the provided agreement to release rights to the photos and videos. Check off the boxes to make sure you've captured everything I need.

Download the Agreement

Step 04

Step 05

Get Paid

Receive your compensation after submission review and approval.

Step 05

It was great taking pictures for Cody. It's a really neat thing he's doing, highlighting small towns throughout the US. Taking pictures for him made me research the area... where I found things to photograph that I wasn't even aware of. The upload process was easy, and taking the photos was a lot of fun.

B. Revels

Tips and Things to Know

Take 40 (or more!) photos of various locations including downtown, Main Street, local attractions, points of interest, etc. Anything that makes the town awesome and unique!
Take 10 (or more!) short videos (about 4 seconds each) of downtown, Main Street, attractions, etc. Keep your movement to a minimum.
Avoid seasonal pictures like Christmas. Winter pictures in general are less optimal. We like trees with leaves 😉
Pictures of people are great … but avoid their faces. From a distance is fine.
Try unique perspectives like crouching down. Get creative and have fun!
If your phone has a wide-angle lens (the “.5” button), take some wide-angle shots, especially from a street corner. Those can be pretty fun and capture more of a building.
Hold your phone horizontally. If you want to throw in a few vertical pictures, that’s awesome too.

Photography Checklist

Downtown (Main Street): 10+ Photos**
*Attraction No. 02: 2+ Photos
Attraction No. 03: 2+ Photos
Attraction No. 04: 2+ Photos
Hotel or Motel: 2+ Photos
Restaurant or Cafe: 2+ Photos
Other unique features such as historical sites, monuments, parks, boutiques, etc.

*Attractions can range from museums, parks, or anything that makes your town special, unique, and a place someone would want to visit.
**These are minimum. I need 40 (or more) total photos per small town.

Download the list in PDF format by clicking on this link.

Sample Collection of Photographs

For examples of the photos I’m looking for, check out this collection I took in Havre, MT. While there are some drone shots, ground-level photos of downtown are equally valuable.
Please don’t download or use these pictures elsewhere. Thanks!

View Sample Photos

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Interested In Another $50?

Help find a sponsor for a town’s tourism website and earn an extra $50! Focus on hotels and chambers of commerce. Have them visit: www.smalltowntravelsites.com and mention your name when they reach out to me. If they sign the contract, you’ll receive your bonus.

Keep Going!

Finished with your current town? Great! If you’d like to photograph another small town nearby, that’s awesome. Just make sure the town qualifies first.