Full-Time Vacation Rental Photographer

Carolina Cabin Rentals, Inc. • Boone, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Carolina Cabin Rentals is seeking a talented and dependable full-time photographer to showcase our growing portfolio of mountain cabins and vacation homes throughout the North Carolina High Country. You’ll create inviting, accurate, and consistent photography that helps our properties stand out and attract bookings through our website and major travel platforms, including Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com. This is a permanent, in-house position—not a freelance or contract role. You’ll be part of our internal team and work closely with marketing and operations. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone seeking stable, year-round employment and the chance to build a career in hospitality, real estate, and architectural photography.

Requirements

• Experience with real estate, vacation rental, architectural, interior, or hospitality photography
• Strong understanding of composition and lighting for interior spaces
• Experience using professional photo-editing software
• A portfolio demonstrating relevant photography skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain a consistent visual style
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and enter private homes responsibly
• Willingness to travel between properties throughout the workday
• Willingness to learn and follow established photography standards

Nice To Haves

• Drone photography and video experience are a plus
• Professional or semi-professional experience is preferred, but we are also open to candidates with a strong portfolio, a good eye, and the desire to grow.

Responsibilities

• Photograph vacation rental interiors, exteriors, amenities, and mountain views
• Showcase living areas, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, hot tubs, fire pits, and other property features
• Perform light staging, including straightening rooms, arranging décor, and making basic lighting adjustments
• Capture well-composed images that accurately represent each property and perform well in online listings
• Edit and deliver consistently polished, high-quality photographs
• Maintain established standards for framing, lighting, color, and editing
• Coordinate scheduling and property access with internal teams
• Identify and track homes that need updated photography due to renovations, seasonal changes, or listing performance
• Occasionally produce lifestyle, detail, seasonal, and other marketing images
• Maintain organized digital files and photography assets

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Retirement plan with company 401(k) matching
• Stable, year-round employment
• Predictable scheduling
• Flexibility to complete editing, planning, and coordination work remotely when appropriate
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed