Founding cohort — applications open

Turn your city into your studio.

Travelers are landing in your city right now wanting real photos — not selfies. Be the local lens they book.

How it works
$2.4k
avg / month
0%
commission · 3 mo
48h
to first shoot
Photographer at work
Founding photographer perks

Join the first 50, get treated like one.

0% platform commission for your first 3 months
Featured placement in your city for 60 days
Free pro headshot + branded profile review
Direct line to the founders on WhatsApp
Early access to PicPal Pro tools (calendar sync, presets)
Vote on roadmap features built next
Real numbers

What you could earn.

Most travelers book the 60-min package at $180. Here's the math:

Casual
$1,440
per month
2 shoots / week · 8 shoots × $180
Active
Most common
$2,880
per month
4 shoots / week · 16 shoots × $180
Full-time
$5,760
per month
8 shoots / week · 32 shoots × $180

Numbers shown gross of tips. PicPal takes 0% from founding photographers for the first 3 months.

Get paid, fast.

Funds released 24h after shoot delivery. No chasing invoices.

Global reach.

Travelers from 120+ countries discover you every week.

You're in control.

Set availability, pricing and which shoots you accept.

"I shot 6 couples in my first month on PicPal. They were already excited to be in Lisbon — my job was just to capture it."

— Mariana A., founding photographer · Lisbon

Photographer FAQ

What gear do I need?+

A full-frame mirrorless or DSLR, 1–2 prime lenses, and the ability to deliver edited photos within 5 days. We're not gatekeepers — your eye matters more than your kit.

Do I have to be exclusive to PicPal?+

Never. Keep your own clients, your Instagram, your other platforms. We just want to send you more bookings.

How are shoots assigned?+

Travelers browse photographer profiles in their city and book directly. You can accept or decline each request.

When do I get paid?+

24 hours after you deliver the gallery. Direct deposit to your bank or via Wise / PayPal.

Is there a joining fee?+

No. Zero. And founding photographers pay 0% commission for the first 3 months.

What if I'm not selected?+

We review every Instagram personally. If it's not a fit now, we'll tell you why and what to improve — and you can re-apply anytime.

Ready to shoot?

Takes 60 seconds. We'll review your Instagram and reply within 48 hours.