We surveyed photographers from all over the world, and this is what they said! Donât buy a new lens. Just reply to that email faster. Proactive communication is the top way photographers win in 2026.
Read more of our State of the Photography Industry Report, link in bio!
Truly enjoyed doing this interview with @shootproof . I realize now that when I told people today I had an interview and they took a long pause they might have thought that I meant for a job. đ€
Nope Iâm still shooting and working for myself and still very much in business. @lajoyphotographyllc has been open for 15 years and THRIVING not just getting by.
Canât wait to see the final product of everything. I had such a fun day. We are blessed to be able to be in our 15th year and still going strong.
Letâs make a little noise for the 22lbs I lost and kept off. đđœ
Photographer: @adriennelouisephotography
Model 1: @lajoyphotographyllc
Model 2: @marcie_reif_photography
My MUA: @brebeautified
Moms come in all forms, and weâre celebrating every single one of them!
Human moms. Dog moms. Step moms. Cool aunts. The friend who brings snacks when youâre down, emotional support moms, AND moms who arenât your mom but acts like it anyway. We love her too! đ€Ł
To enter:
- Follow @shootproof
And then do one of the following:
â Tag a mom friend in the comments
â Tag us in a photo or gallery of ANY mom
â Share this on your stories
Prizes:
âą 2 winners: $250 B&H gift card
âą 5 winners: ShootProof swag bags
Entries are open all week and winners will be contacted on Tuesday, May 12th.
We all know that algorithm talk is loud, but we also know that referrals are quiet and powerful. 85% of photographers we surveyed say their best marketing is just being a great human.
Learn more about whatâs going on in the industry by checking our our report! Link in bio!
Your work is worth protecting!
Screenshot Protection is now LIVE for all ShootProof studios on all plans, which includes:
Message Overlay: Customizable warning copy on desktop provides a tangible (and psychological) deterrent to remind clients that someoneâs livelihood is on the other side of that preview and set expectations around image use.
Image Blur: Automatically blur the entire screen on desktop (and half the image at a time on mobile) while ensuring the client can still navigate their gallery smoothly.
Link in bio to learn more!
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Our 2026 State of the Photography Industry Report just dropped, featuring insights from 4,900+ photographers worldwide.
Weâre talking: Surprising new ways to find creative fulfillment. The real-world impact of AI (beyond the filters). Why referrals are still king in a digital world.
If youâve ever felt like youâre flying solo, this report is a reminder that youâre part of a massive, vibrant community.
Click the link in bio to see where the industry is headed!
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