Photography blogs that accept guest posts have one of the best survival rates on my list. On my list, re-checked live in September 2026, 40 sites are tagged photography: 36 were live and 15 had a domain authority of 40 or more. Examples include dpreview.com, noupe.com and steves-digicams.com. Check each site's current guidelines before you pitch.
Photographers love to teach. That's why so many photography blogs exist, and why so many of them accept posts from other photographers: tutorials, gear reviews, location guides and stories behind a shot. If you can take a good picture and explain how you did it, editors will listen.
Camera shops, editing software, preset sellers, printing services, photography schools and stock sites all want to reach these readers. The niche rewards brands that help photographers get better, not brands that just want a mention.
This page pulls the photography sites out of my free list of websites that accept guest posts, which I re-checked site by site in September 2026.
How many photography blogs on my list still accept guest posts?
| Measure | Count |
|---|---|
| Photography sites on my list | 40 |
| Live when checked | 36 |
| Live with DA 40 or more | 15 |
| Dead or parked | 4 |
Only one in ten photography sites was dead or parked, one of the lowest rates on my list. The catch is authority: fewer than half of the live sites had a domain authority of 40 or more, because many belong to individual photographers.
Which photography blogs accept guest posts?
Twelve live photography sites from my list, with their domain authority when I checked:
- dpreview.com: DA 88
- noupe.com: DA 72
- steves-digicams.com: DA 70
- lightstalking.com: DA 57
- photographytalk.com: DA 54
- 121clicks.com: DA 53
- photodoto.com: DA 53
- iheartfaces.com: DA 51
- apogeephoto.com: DA 50
- designaglow.com: DA 46
- digitalphotomentor.com: DA 45
- photoaspects.com: DA 36
The category also includes a travel guide publisher and a few family and culture sites that use photography heavily, which I've left out of the examples. Guidelines change, so read each site's current write for us page before you pitch.
Tutorials, gear or the photography business?
Photography sites fall into groups with different readers:
- Tutorial sites want step-by-step posts on lighting, composition, shooting and editing.
- Gear sites want reviews and comparisons of cameras, lenses and accessories.
- Inspiration sites want photo collections, interviews and the stories behind great images.
- Business sites want posts on quoting for work, finding clients and running a studio.
Editing software and presets fit well on tutorial sites. Studio tools, booking software and marketing services belong on the business sites, where photographers go to grow.
What do photography editors want?
Images. A photography post without strong photos is dead on arrival, and editors want your own images, not stock. Say in your pitch that you have original photos and the right to use them, and offer before and after examples for editing tutorials.
They also want clear teaching. Readers range from beginners with a new camera to working professionals, so say which level you're writing for and stick to it. Settings, steps and the reason behind each choice make a tutorial worth reading.
Free guest post or sponsored post on a photography blog?
Free guest posts are common on photography blogs, especially tutorials from working photographers who bring their own images. Sponsored posts suit gear and software brands that want a placement on a schedule. Either way, the quality of the photos decides most pitches.
How do you check a photography blog before you pitch?
- Search site:domain.com. If very few pages come up, move on.
- Read the three newest posts. Is the site still publishing, and who writes for it?
- Look at the images on recent posts. A photography blog filled with stock photos and thin text is not one to place on.
- Find a name. A real editor you can email beats a form that never replies.
- Ask if posts are permanent. Some sites prune old content in clean-ups.
There's more in how to check backlink quality and my guide to high DA guest posting sites. Photography often overlaps with design and travel, so my art blogs that accept guest posts and travel blogs that accept guest posts pages are worth a look too.
How should you pitch a photography blog?
Lead with the result readers will get. "How to shoot sharp indoor portraits with one window and a reflector" is a pitch. "A lighting tutorial" is not. Include one or two sample images, or a link to your portfolio, in the pitch email.
If you're pitching for a brand, show the product in use and make the post useful without it. Photo editors are glad to feature a helpful tool, but a post that only works if you buy something won't make it in.
Think about the season too. Autumn colour, winter light, wedding season and the run-up to the holidays all bring a wave of searches from photographers, and editors plan posts around them. A timely tutorial pitched a few weeks early has a far better chance.
Can you place a photography post on my blog?
Yes, when it's about the business side: marketing a photography business, finding clients, social media for photographers, or the tools a studio runs on. lilachbullock.com is a marketing blog that's been publishing since the dial-up days, with thousands of indexed articles, and my readers are business owners, marketers and entrepreneurs, mostly in the USA and the UK. Tutorials and gear reviews suit the sites above better. Guidelines are on my photography page.
How placing a post on my blog works
- Email [email protected], or start on my write for me page, with your target URL, topic and niche.
- I reply with whether it fits and which format I'd pick: a new sponsored post or a link insertion into an existing, indexed article.
- You send the article, or I choose the right existing article for your link.
- I edit, publish and send you the live URL.
Accepted posts usually go live within 24 to 48 hours of everything being agreed. Placements are permanent. I invoice by PayPal, and if you're an agency, I never contact your client.
If you're weighing up where to place a post, how buying a guest post on my blog works explains what you get and what I turn down.
Placing a photography post? Email [email protected] with your target URL, topic and niche, or start on my write for me page. Agencies and repeat buyers are welcome.
Frequently asked questions
How many photography blogs accept guest posts?
My list has 40 photography sites. When I re-checked them in September 2026, 36 were live and 15 of those had a domain authority of 40 or more.
Which photography blogs accept guest posts?
Live examples from my list include dpreview.com, noupe.com, steves-digicams.com, lightstalking.com, photographytalk.com and 121clicks.com. Check each site's current guidelines before you pitch.
Do photography blogs need original photos?
Almost always. Editors want your own images, with the right to publish them, and many won't accept stock photos at all.
What should I pitch a photography blog?
Pitch a clear tutorial, review or story at one skill level, with your own photos to show the result.
Can I place a photography guest post on lilachbullock.com?
Yes, if it's about the business side, such as marketing a photography business. Email your target URL, topic and niche and I'll tell you if it fits.