Paid Photographer Wanted for Absurd Deadpan Dating-Profile Shoot Village

I’m looking to shoot a set of Hinge photos with one clear goal

• Create something highly attention-grabbing by leaning into humor, absurdity, and strong visual concepts, while still looking attractive and intentional.
• I’ve included AI-generated examples and inspiration from a friend’s profile to give a sense of the direction I’m going for in this post.
• What I’m trying to achieve
• Photos that make people pause while scrolling
• Concepts that are slightly ridiculous, but executed seriously
• A balance of

• Humor
• Creativity
• Attractiveness

Think

• “This is funny… but also a great photo”
• The kind of ideas I like
• Over-the-top or overqualified takes on simple things
• Slightly absurd scenarios that still feel clean and aesthetic
• Playful, character-driven shots (not generic portraits)
• What I’m looking for
• I’m looking for a photographer who will give me their opinion and help me with ideas

Ideally, you

• Have strong opinions on what works visually
• Can help push ideas further (make them funnier, sharper, more original)
• Can suggest

• Outfits / styling tweaks
• Locations and backgrounds
• Small details that elevate the shot
• Are comfortable collaborating and iterating on concepts in real time
• Execution matters

Even though the ideas are playful, the execution should be

• Clean and well-composed
• Flattering (lighting, angles, posture)
• Intentional, not sloppy or overly staged
• In short

I’m trying to create photos that are

• memorable, creative, and slightly ridiculous, but still high-quality and attractive
• If this sounds like something you’d enjoy working on, I’d love to collaborate.
• Budget: $500–$1,000, flexible for the right person and scope.
• Timeline: Booking now for a shoot in the next 2–6 weeks.

Who I'm looking for: someone who shoots editorial / conceptual / comedy portraiture, not someone whose portfolio is golden-hour lifestyle headshots. Photography students, assistants with their own point of view, and working editorial photographers looking for a fun personal project all welcome. To apply, send

• A link to your portfolio or Instagram
• One or two sentences on which shot concept you're most excited about (or pitch a better one)
• Your rate for the scope above
• Serious inquiries only — the bit is stupid, the execution should not be.