We're collecting a small pilot photo dataset for AI research. We need 5 participants to submit a complete set of 35 photos of themselves — and we'll pay $5.00 per fully accepted submission.
⚠️ Important — read before applying: This is NOT "take 35 selfies today." Part of the set is historical photos of yourself taken over months/years. If you don't have older photos of yourself going back at least a year, this task isn't for you.
WHAT YOU SUBMIT (two sets, both required):
Set 1 — Facial Mask Photos (20 photos, taken now)
• 10 wearing a surgical mask, 10 wearing a cloth mask
• Vary mask colours (blue, white, black, etc.)
• Different background in every photo
• Mix of indoor and outdoor lighting
• Mask must fully cover nose and mouth
• Face frontally positioned, clearly visible, not cropped
Set 2 — Age Progression Photos (15 historical photos of yourself)
• All 15 must be of the same person (you)
• Minimum 1 month gap between any two photos
• Maximum 5 year span between oldest and newest
• No selfies — photos taken by someone else or with a timer
• Different background and lighting across all 15
• Face frontally positioned, clearly visible, not cropped
RULES FOR ALL 35 PHOTOS:
• Resolution at least 320×240 px; face height at least 240 px
• No filters, no beauty modes, no edits (no social-media beauty filters)
• No watermarks, date stamps, or logos in the image
• No AI-generated images, no stock photos, no photos pulled from the internet
• No other people, pets, or identifiable info in the background (no ID cards, license plates, screens, etc.)
• Sunglasses allowed in maximum 1 photo per set
• Format: PNG or JPG (high quality, ≥90% if JPG)
METADATA REQUIRED (submit alongside photos):
For each photo, provide:
• Your age (year and month) at the time the photo was taken
• Gender
• Country of residence
• Country of origin / ethnic background
• Lighting condition (indoor / outdoor)
• Any occlusions (glasses, hat, etc.)
HOW TO SUBMIT:
- Apply to this bounty
- Once accepted, you'll receive a folder upload link
- Upload all 35 photos + a filled metadata sheet
- We'll review within 48 hours and release payment on approval
Payment: $5.00 USD on full acceptance. Partial submissions will not be paid.
Deadline: Submissions due by Thursday, July 2 EOD.
Note: This is a small paid pilot. Larger waves with the same structure will follow once the pilot is approved by the client.