847 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 27 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (94%).
r/photography Traffic & Engagement r/photography Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/photography Most Active Times When r/photography Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/photography Flair Performance r/photography Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Gear | 210 (24.9%) | 6 |
| Business | 206 (24.4%) | 19 |
| Technique | 191 (22.7%) | 11 |
| Art | 150 (17.8%) | 18 |
| Post Processing | 86 (10.2%) | 5 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/photography Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/photography
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| photography | 108 (12.8%) | 14 | 15 |
| camera | 89 (10.5%) | 3 | 6 |
| photos | 89 (10.5%) | 14 | 19 |
| photo | 70 (8.3%) | 16 | 17 |
| help | 43 (5.1%) | 2 | 7 |
| photographer | 39 (4.6%) | 46 | 34 |
| photographers | 37 (4.4%) | 20 | 23 |
| looking | 36 (4.3%) | 3 | 5 |
| advice | 33 (3.9%) | 9 | 16 |
| need | 27 (3.2%) | 5 | 10 |
r/photography Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/photography
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 5 | 2 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 4 |
| instagram.com | 3 | 1 |
| thefocalpointhub.com | 3 | 24 |
r/photography Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/photography
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
i just got the best compliment as a photographer that would be an insult anywhere else.
Dog Photographer Loses Copyright Case Over AI-Generated Comic Version of Her Image
Current perceptions of male street photograhers.
I’ve been asked to delete photos from a sporting event. UK. How would you respond?
I am now the official keeper of my family's entire printed photo collection from 1942 to 2026. All 23 big boxes, over 300 pounds... what can I do to preserve and possibly digitize all of them?
What is the real purpose of very high megapixel Hasselblad cameras?
Photo Of Black Woman Surrounded By White Nationalists On DC Metro For July 4th March Goes Viral—And It Speaks Volumes
Told not to photograph
Boudoir photography -first timer tips
What's one photography "rule" you completely stopped caring about?
r/photography Audience Overlap r/photography Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/photography FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/photography
What's the best time to post on r/photography?
Based on posting volume, r/photography is most active on Thursdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/photography?
r/photography averages 27 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/photography get?
Posts on r/photography average about 12 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/photography get most?
On r/photography, most posts are text posts (94%)