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Be the go-to photographer for your city. Your profile and work are featured on your city page.
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Reach more people searching for local photography, including travelers, businesses, and media.
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Tell us about yourself and the city you want to represent.
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Once approved, your profile goes live on your city page.
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Share at least 10 high-quality photos of your city. These will be part of the public collection on CityDrones.
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