In the Press
Local Lens in the news
From Shark Tank México to the Boston Globe, here’s what the media has been saying about vacation photography with Local Lens.
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Local Lens pitched on Shark Tank — and made it onto national TV
Local Lens appeared before Mexico’s top investors on Shark Tank México, presenting the concept of connecting travelers with vetted local photographers around the world. One of the most high-profile moments in the company’s history.
Travelers are hiring professional photographers on vacation
The Boston Globe highlights the growing trend of vacation photography services, naming Local Lens as a platform connecting consumers with local photographers worldwide.
Read articleSo Long, Selfie Stick. For Better Vacation Photos, Go With a Pro
NerdWallet recommends Local Lens as one of the top vacation photography booking services, noting sessions from $200 for a half-hour to around $500 for two hours.
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TravelAge West, the leading trade publication for travel advisors, spotlights Local Lens and its global network of over 500 vetted photographers across hundreds of destinations.
Read articleSo Long, Selfie Stick. For Better Vacation Photos, Go With a Pro
ABC affiliate WFAA in Dallas-Fort Worth runs the NerdWallet story recommending Local Lens, reaching millions of viewers across the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
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Trip101 calls Local Lens a favorite among travelers, highlighting its community of professional photographers available in over 100 cities around the globe.
Read articleHow to get better vacation photos — no selfie stick required
One of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected newspapers recommends Local Lens as a go-to vacation photography booking platform for travelers.
Read articleVacation photos: when hiring a pro makes sense
Detroit News features Local Lens in its personal finance section, advising readers on the value and affordability of professional vacation photography services.
Read articleThese images really document our life together. We’ve got all the knick-knacks from the junk shops, but these are our absolute best souvenirs.— Greg Gray · Boston Globe, June 2025
The company, which was featured on Shark Tank in 2016, has built a global network of more than 500 vetted photographers across hundreds of destinations, offering flexible packages and pricing that accommodates everything from solo travel and family vacations to surprise proposals and business branding.— TravelAge West, April 2025
While many phones take great photos for these purposes, there’s something to be said for the viewpoint of an artist.— Haley Price, Managing Partner · Boston Globe, June 2025
That’s a key value to the service. Customers get to connect to this local. They can tell you about the city, their favorite spots, what to do, what not to do.— Boston Globe, June 2025
The trend has been to commemorate something or celebrate something with travel. This has been growing and growing.— Haley Price, Local Lens · Boston Globe, June 2025
The resulting photos are sort of like our keepsake for the big trips that we go on.— Woody Benson · Boston Globe, June 2025
Expect a fun and candid vacation photoshoot. You’ll receive the photos within a week.— Trip101