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Paid Photo Contributor Opportunity (Hawaii-based) at micro1
This paid study invites people based in Hawaii to supply self-portrait photos for a dataset used to develop and evaluate AI systems. After shooting the images by following straightforward directions, contributors complete a brief questionnaire describing themselves and the photos. The work is done remotely with a personal smartphone, and applicants of any ethnicity or race are welcome.
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micro1 uses nearly the same posting for several related roles. The main page for this group is Paid Photo Contributor Opportunity; this page covers the Paid Photo Contributor Opportunity (Hawaii-based) version.
What you would do
- Take photos of yourself as the project instructions describe
- Upload the approved images using your smartphone
- Fill in a brief survey about you and the photos
What the listing asks for
- Age 18 or older
- Based in Hawaii
- A smartphone
Suits people who live in Hawaii, have a smartphone, and are fine with sharing photos of themselves for AI research.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Role Title: Paid Photo Contributor Opportunity
Location: Remote
Job Summary
micro1 is recruiting participants for a paid photo data collection project supporting the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
What you'll do
- Take and submit photographs of yourself following simple project instructions.
- Complete a short questionnaire about yourself and the submitted images.
- Complete the project remotely using your own smartphone.
Who we're looking for
The project is designed to create a dataset representing people from a broad range of racial and ethnic backgrounds and physical appearances. We are seeking participation from individuals across many different communities and backgrounds.
Religious and cultural attire
Participants are welcome to wear religious or cultural attire and accessories in their photos, including but not limited to hijabs, turbans, kippahs, and religious jewelry. These are fully accepted, and there is no need to remove them. We want the dataset to reflect how people actually present themselves.
Participants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds are welcome to apply.
Compensation: u$140 per approved task.
Eligibility: 35+ / Hawaii-based / smartphone]
Referral link. We may be paid a referral fee.
Pay and terms
The listing states $140 per approved task. That is micro1's listed rate for the project. It is not a promise of earnings, and the listing does not guarantee a number of hours.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
Collection listings usually specify the device, the setting and the number of items. Read the equipment and location requirements first, because they decide whether you can take part.
Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
Referral link. We may be paid a referral fee.
People also ask
Google shows few related questions for this exact role, so the first questions below come from searches for "get paid to take photos".
Can I get paid for taking pictures?
Yes, on this micro1 project. It lists $140 per approved task for Hawaii-based participants who submit self-portraits made by following project instructions and fill out a questionnaire about themselves and the photos. You need to be 18 or older with a smartphone. Because pay is per approved task, nothing in the listing promises a set number of tasks or any level of income.
How to get paid to take pictures of yourself?
Start by applying to this micro1 listing, which is open to Hawaii-based adults with a smartphone. If you are selected, you photograph yourself as instructed and complete a short questionnaire, all remotely. micro1's help library says nothing is paid for incomplete, rejected or unapproved submissions, and payments are processed in USD twice a month once identity verification in Deel is complete.
What app pays for pictures?
The listing names no app. It is a data collection project run by micro1 to support developing and evaluating AI systems, and you take part from your own smartphone, remotely. Pay is listed at $140 per approved task, and the project welcomes participants of any racial or ethnic background who are 18 or older and Hawaii-based.
How much does the Paid Photo Contributor Opportunity (Hawaii-based) role at micro1 pay?
The listing states $140 per approved task. That is micro1's listed rate for the project, not a promise of earnings, and hours are not guaranteed. Check the listing itself for the current figure.
Is the Paid Photo Contributor Opportunity (Hawaii-based) role remote?
Yes. The listing describes it as remote work. On where you can be based, it says: remote, Hawaii-based participants. Read the eligibility line on the listing before you apply.
How do I apply for the Paid Photo Contributor Opportunity (Hawaii-based) role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other video and photo data collection roles on this site are linked below.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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