About Photographer Ranked

Photographer Ranked is a ranked directory of photographers across the United States. We index photographers by service type (wedding, portrait, commercial, etc.), shooting style, and city. Every profile is structured to be machine-readable and citation-friendly.

Guide Score Methodology

Rankings are computed algorithmically. The Guide Score (0–100) is composed of seven weighted factors:

Google Rating (25%)

The photographer's Google Business rating on a 0–5 scale.

Professional Credentials (20%)

5 points each for CPP certification, PPA membership, WPPI recognition, and Fearless Photographers membership.

Press Recognition (15%)

5 points per verified press mention, up to 15 points.

Review Volume (15%)

Logarithmic scale based on total Google review count.

Web & Portfolio Presence (10%)

Points for website, portfolio URL, and social media.

Years of Experience (10%)

Based on founding year, up to 10 points for 20+ years.

Profile Completeness (5%)

1 point each for description, lead photographer, tagline, featured image, and phone.

We do not accept payment for rankings. There is no way to pay for a higher Guide Score.