photographer

porter

automotive technician

entry level automotive technician

photo specialist

Pro-MotionPix, LLC

In theory, this would be an excellent job. I loved it when I first started because it had photography and cars which I love. 

Unfortunately, it's only great in ideal conditions. You make base hourly pay, plus a small payout per car. If you're lucky, you also get a bonus per paycheck. But that is entirely dependent on how quick you are, how busy the dealership is, and if there are any conditions out of your control (dead batteries, cant find keys, or the biggest one of all - dealership not pushing cars for you to be able to shoot). 

In theory, you CAN hit the bonus every pay period. Unfortunately, it's about 90% in the control of the dealerships and how many cars they have ready for you. You can have 10+ cars per dealer one day, and 4 the next. Advertising pay is not actually how it is, and is mostly dependent on the dealers, so in a sense, you arent really in control of whether your pay is slightly higher than base, or on the higher spectrum. Unless you have high output dealers and no setbacks at all, you have no chance at reaching even $20/hr. 

There are good aspects as well though. If you dont have many bills, the pay is pretty good. Hard to beat 15+/hr if you dont have rent, car payments, etc. You also get to drive the latest cars, and if you have nice dealerships, they're nice fast fun cars. If you like photography, you take pictures all day. It's not creative in any sense because the goal is speed, but you get your hands on an average camera all day. You're also not stuck behind a desk and have that sort of freedom. Market managers are also pretty nice and generally care and want to help because it also reflects on how they're doing. If you're doing what you're supposed to, there isnt any micromanaging and you're generally left alone once they van understand that, from my personal experience (cant speak for every manager, just the ones I've had).

As others mentioned, you shoot if its 100+ degrees, raining, smokey, whatever. You're exposed to the elements no matter what. It's not too bad, but beware if you weren't already.

I've been working as a photographer with Pro-MotionPix for over 5 years, and I can confidently say it's been a rewarding and enjoyable experience! Pro-MotionPix is an excellent company that values its employees and provides the tools needed to succeed in the automotive industry.

As part of my role, I have the opportunity to photograph cars for dealerships, which is both a creative and technical job. I love how each day brings new challenges, from capturing the perfect shot to making sure each vehicle is presented in its best light. Pro-MotionPix makes this easy by offering great support, including access to the Foto-ops app, which helps ensure all photos are consistent and professional.

One of the things I appreciate most about Pro-MotionPix is the collaborative environment. I get to work with great people, and there’s a strong focus on teamwork and delivering high-quality results. The company fosters a positive atmosphere where everyone is committed to helping each other succeed.

Overall, Pro-MotionPix is a fantastic place to work. If you're passionate about photography, cars, and delivering high-quality work, this is definitely a company where you can thrive and grow.


A typical day starts from home, and then I head out to a route of dealerships to take photos of all the cars that need to be photographed. The work is consistent but also keeps things interesting since every dealership and car is a little different.

One of the biggest things I’ve learned here is time management and independence. You’re trusted to handle your route and get the job done, which helped me build discipline and confidence in my work.

Management is approachable and supportive, they give clear direction but also trust you to do your job without micromanaging. Communication is strong, and they’re open to feedback, which makes a big difference.

The workplace culture is positive, even though most of us work remotely. There’s a sense of teamwork and connection, and the company does a good job of keeping employees engaged and included.

The hardest part of the job is the physical side, being on your feet, working outside in different weather, and managing a busy schedule at times. But that’s also part of what keeps it from being boring.

The most enjoyable part of the job is the independence. I like starting my day from home, not being stuck in an office, and feeling like I have control over my own schedule while still being part of a bigger team.

It’s straightforward. Show up to dealers, note the units needed shots, go over list with dealer and start shooting. I believe the only thing I’ve learned was to follow directions which is a given for every job I assume. It is number crunching and chasing however. For a creative there’s no room for your own expertise. Only that of knowing your quota and hitting it, literally, they care about quality but only if it’s supplemented by quantity and meets their efficiency rate. Other than that, they’ll have you reshoot all day just to meet quota. Lmao. I feel like it’s mostly dependent on location and volume too, which is overlooked by the “team”. They don’t care what kind of weather so be prepared to be outside 24/7. They especially wouldn’t care if you door jammed your thumb and was unable to shoot for a week or two and their only concern would be, are you still able to shoot. Pathetic. It’s disappointing as a creative to watch your dreams get crushed by some money hungry, apathetic group of people - which is management of course. I’d love to see one day ai take over this industry in hopes that this company either gets left in the dust, or they integrate and get rid of the people in the field, because this is just inhumane. 

I’ve had a really positive experience working here as a dealership photographer. The expectations are clear, the systems are well thought out, and the support team is responsive when questions come up. The work itself is straightforward if you’re organized, can manage your time well, and are a good communicator. Schedules can be busy at times, but that comes with working in the field. Overall, Pro-MotionPix is a professional company that values consistency, accountability, and doing the job right. I enjoy the independence of the role and feel supported at the same time.

I have worked here for a year and a half and can say both good things and bad things about this company depending on how you look at it based on your perspective. If you are looking for a temporary job just to get you by then this is the perfect job for you. This is a full commission job that allows you to stay until the job is done, even if that means working 10+ hours. You will be provided with everything you need to photograph but will have a short amount of time to learn how the company’s process works. I advanced in this company as a manager and was held accountable for everything I didn’t have control of. Higher ups will say things are only getting better in the future and will listen to everyone’s needs but will only leave you to believe that things have changed and will let the situation fizzle out. They are doing nothing but raising there standards for the little amount of pay they offer.

Had an interview for full time photographer. I applied months ago, they called me about three times wanting me to go in for an interview, I finally gave in and went in. I let them know about my situation of a career in law enforcement and that it would take close to a year to even get through the testing stages. During my interview it was fine, Two weeks after my interview, I drove from Modesto to Dublin to start my first day training and to get my equipment, just to get told by the office manager " I called The Sheriff Department while you were here, and they said it will take 3-6 months" and that it's not going to work out anymore..... who does that?
You couldn't have called the Sheriff Department in those two weeks between my interview and start date?
After basically "letting me go" after 1 hour of starting, they decide to start talking about their vacation and how nice it was.
Very unprofessional setting, glad I didn't get stuck working for these people.
I can see why it has a high turnover rate and constantly hiring.

This is a great company to work for. They are very professional, and treat the customers well too. I love the feeling of freedom in this job. Most of the job is not photography, it's everything leading up to the photography. Like, walking the lot to find all the cars that need photos, finding the keys, talking to the managers about cars that can't be shot for certain reasons, etc. Taking pictures of the cars only takes probably 20% of the time. For me personally, training was rough. There's a lot to learn, and I didn't really anticipate how much I would need to know about how a dealership runs and all the intricacies of that. After a few months I found my groove though, and now I'm at the point where I have music in one ear, and just jam out shooting as much as I can. The pay is base hourly, plus per car, plus bonus. I personally always make bonus, and I think most of the photographers who care also do.

Senior management and  HR are very nice and helpful. Offer great benefits but very little paid time off and holidays. Decent pay if you dont have bills to pay. The office team manager will make sure to belittle and manipulate you to do all work and take credit for it.  Office Staff are taken for granted and not trusted. Team manager makes the work environment very uncomfortable.

Not enough paid holidays and time off compared to other companies in California. Inexperienced Team Manager is terrible and incompetent. You are treated poorly just overall. He creates hostile work environment for office staff. You will get talked down and shouted at, even if you do exactly what he tells you to do. Even though they have paid time off, you wont be allowed to take time off during any major holidays. Even though they offer benefits, it is very expensive to afford them with the pay they offer.

They pay about minimum wage and additional pay is based on number of units per day you photograph, and they dont train on how to move vehicles or how to deal with Dealership needs. The manager I had spoke english as his second language, and multiple times gave me bad advice or didn't properly convey company policy. Photographers are pulled opposite directions due to conflicting needs of dealerships compared to the company, and many corners are cut to get the unit numbers per day. Odds are that you'll damage a vehicle during your time there. Also, if it rains, say goodbye to your numbers that day (Not to mention being required to work through hazardous air quality). Do not recommend.

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