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Object Photography Collection (Mobile-Friendly) - Paid Opportunity

Summa Linguae Technologies · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Freelance

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)
Bulgaria (Bulgarian)
Canada (English, French)
Chile (Spanish)
Colombia (Spanish)
Denmark (Danish)
Finland (Finnish)
France (French)
Germany (German)
Ireland (English)
Israel (Hebrew)
Indonesia (Indonesian)
Malaysia (Malay)
Mexico (Spanish)
Morocco (Arabic, French)
Netherlands (Dutch)
New Zealand (English)
South Africa (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.