Shuttercat

Built for photography.
Not plumbing.

Most booking platforms treat photography like any other service. We don't.

The problem with general marketplaces

General Service Platform
You compete against dozens of photographers on price
Pay for leads whether you book the job or not
Your profile looks like a handyman listing
Clients filter by price - quality doesn't surface
No photography-specific vetting or quality control
Session types lumped into one generic "photography" category
Shuttercat
Shuttercat
Clients come to you - no bidding, no lead fees
Pay only when you earn (per completed booking)
Portfolio-first profile built for visual work
Clients browse by session type, style, and availability
Every photographer is portfolio-reviewed and ID-verified
Headshots, portraits, dating profiles, content shoots, events - properly categorized

A platform that actually works for photographers

Built by people who understand the photography business.

Your rates. Your rules.

You set your own pricing. We never touch it. Book a $200 portrait or a $2,000 brand shoot - Shuttercat takes the same small percentage either way. Only when you earn.

Clients come to you

No chasing leads. No paying to pitch. Clients search by session type, browse your portfolio, and book you directly. Your calendar fills without the hustle.

Quality over quantity

Every photographer on Shuttercat is portfolio-reviewed before approval. That means clients trust the platform - and trust leads to bookings.

For Photographers
For Clients ↓

A better way to find a photographer

No guesswork. No generic results. Just the right photographer for the job.

See pricing upfront

No mystery quotes. No waiting for a response to find out if you can afford it. Every photographer lists their rates. You know what you're paying before you book.

Browse by what you actually need

Looking for a headshot photographer? A dating profile session? Brand content? Search by session type - not just "photography" - and find someone who specializes in exactly what you need.

Every photographer is vetted

Portfolio reviewed. ID verified. You're not rolling the dice on a stranger with a camera. Every photographer on Shuttercat has been approved by our team.

Founding photographer spots are open

The first 25 photographers in each launch city lock in a permanent 10% platform fee - our lowest rate, forever. After founding spots fill, the rate goes to 15%. If you're a working photographer, now is the time.

Apply for Founding Status

Photography, done right.

Find a photographer or get found as one.