Smiler is a marketplace connecting photographers with clients seeking professional photo shoots at iconic public and commercial locations worldwide. The platform addresses the challenge of finding skilled photographers in popular tourist destinations, ensuring high-quality memory capture through a streamlined booking process.
Funding
$8.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Travelers often struggle to find reliable and skilled photographers in unfamiliar cities to capture high-quality photos at iconic landmarks. Coordinating and booking photo shoots in popular tourist destinations can be time-consuming and uncertain.
Solution
Smiler is a global marketplace that connects travelers with vetted, local photographers for professional photo shoots at popular landmarks and locations. The platform streamlines the booking process, allowing users to easily browse photographer profiles, view portfolios, and schedule sessions. Smiler ensures high-quality memory capture by providing a curated network of skilled photographers familiar with the best spots and times for optimal photos. By offering a seamless booking experience and a selection of trusted professionals, Smiler simplifies the process of securing memorable vacation photos.
Target Audience
Smiler's primary customers are tourists, travelers, and individuals seeking professional photography services in popular travel destinations.
Features
- Photographer profiles with portfolios, ratings, and availability
- Location-based search to find photographers in specific cities and at landmarks
- Secure online booking and payment processing
- Messaging system for direct communication with photographers
- Curated selection of photographers, ensuring quality and reliability
- Options for various photoshoot types, including solo, couple, family, and group sessions