I am gathering anonymous feedback to better understand how people view professional photography today and in the coming year. Your honest answers will help shape how I move forward. This survey is short and completely anonymous.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how likely are you to hire a professional photographer for any reason in 2026?
Which types of photography do you realistically see yourself hiring for in the future?
Check all that apply.
Weddings
Family portraits
Senior photos
Headshots or branding
Events
Newborn or maternity
None
For most life moments, do you feel phone photos are sufficient?
How important is professional photography to you today?
When searching for a photographer, what matters most to you?
What price range feels reasonable to you for a professional photo session?
Have rising costs of living affected your decision to hire photographers?
What would make you more likely to book a professional photographer?
How do you usually find photographers?
Have you hired a professional photographer in the past three years?
What do you feel phones cannot replace when it comes to photography, if anything?
What frustrates you most when booking a photographer?
Is there anything photographers could do differently to better serve people like you?