Hey! We know, we know... "deepest, darkest secrets" sounds pretty dramatic. We’re not spilling tea about secret photography societies (do they even exist?), but we are excited to share some juicy insights into the professional photography world – straight from those behind the lens! Understanding the landscape of your peers is more important than ever. It can give you a fresh perspective on your own journey. And that’s why we ran a survey with our pro photographer community to pull out some fascinating trends that we think you’ll love. Let’s go! |
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Behind the Lens:
A Snapshot of the Photography Industry | |
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Turns out, the majority of professional photographers are aged between 35 and 60. And Millennials are ruling the scene, making up nearly 50% of the respondents! They might just be the perfect balance of experience and modern flair. So, if you're in this group, you’re definitely in the sweet spot! |
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When it comes to annual budgets, most photographers are keeping it lean. With a significant number spending between $500 to $2,500 annually, it’s clear that thoughtful investments are the name of the game. Only a small fraction splurge beyond $5,000 a year! |
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Over 50% of pros started their journey with photography as a childhood hobby. Yup, those teenage snaps evolved into full-fledged businesses, proving that passion really does pay off! Maybe that’s your story too? |
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We all know that photographers shoot a lot, but here’s the scoop: 46.9% of photographers capture a massive 1,000-3,000 images per shoot. That’s a lot of time spent editing, but hey, that’s why Aftershoot exists, right? |
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Think your workflow is speedy? Only 13.4% of photographers deliver their images in under a week. That means the majority are taking their sweet time, carefully crafting those masterpieces. So, if you're one of the fast ones, pat yourself on the back! And this is just a bird's eye view of the full landscape. There’s much more to discover in the full report so dive in and see how you stack up! |
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But before you go... we’ve got one more exciting piece of news! |
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We’ve been keeping a little secret ourselves... Aftershoot's Retouching Feature is launching soon, and the buzz has already started. Hundreds of photographers are already on the waitlist, and you can be too! |
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Until next time,
The Aftershoot Team
P.S. Don’t miss next month’s newsletter. We've got a surprise in store, but we won't refer to any hints just yet. 😉 |
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