Right now, across every
category you shoot.
open positions
Top Market
New York
Avg Rate
$650/day
open positions
Top Market
Los Angeles
Avg Rate
$480/day
open positions
Top Market
Chicago
Avg Rate
$1,200/event
open positions
Top Market
Austin
Avg Rate
$350/day
open positions
Top Market
Miami
Avg Rate
$280/shoot
Avg. Time to First Match
After posting a job
Employer Satisfaction
Would post again
Photographer No-Show Rate
vs 14% industry avg
Repeat Hire Rate
Clients rebook same photographer
Traditional hiring vs.
what actually works.
Every number below comes from aggregated Shutter booking data across 2025. The comparison is not rhetorical — it's recorded.
Traditional Hiring
Craigslist, agencies, word of mouth
Shutter
Verified talent, direct booking
Time to First Qualified Candidate
lower is better
Cost Per Hire (Agency Fees)
lower is better
Candidate Quality Score
higher is better
No-Show Rate
lower is better
Rebook Rate
higher is better
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Aggregated from 12,400+ confirmed bookings in 2025. Updated monthly.
City
Editorial
Product
Wedding
Demand
Open Jobs
New York
NY
$650–$1,200
$480–$750
$2,200–$4,500
312
Los Angeles
CA
$580–$1,100
$420–$680
$2,800–$6,000
287
Chicago
IL
$450–$800
$320–$550
$1,800–$3,200
143
Austin
TX
$380–$650
$280–$480
$1,600–$2,800
118
Miami
FL
$420–$780
$350–$580
$2,400–$5,000
94
Nashville
TN
$320–$580
$240–$420
$1,400–$2,600
76
Rates reflect day rates for confirmed bookings. Actual rates vary by experience level, deliverables, and usage rights.
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