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Pretty Instant

Professional Photographers.

Pretty Instant was a Y Combinator-backed marketplace for professional photography and videography in the U.S., active from 2012 to 2020. Acquired by Snappr in 2021, the company served over 2,000 brands and non-profits, handling logistics, staffing, editing, and delivery. It became a go-to solution for companies seeking streamlined visual content creation. Services included photography and videography for Events, Portraits, Real Estate, Product, Food, and more. Photographers were thoroughly vetted 1099 contractors, ensuring quality and reliability. Pretty Instant aimed to simplify hiring processes for businesses needing professional visual content.
Active Founders
Chris Cave
Chris Cave
Founder/COO - YC W15
Ben Maitland-Lewis
Ben Maitland-Lewis
Founder/CEO
Douglas E. Rogers
Douglas E. Rogers
Founder
Chase McAleese
Chase McAleese
Founder
Pretty Instant
Founded:2015
Batch:W15
Team Size:3
Status:
Acquired
Location:Boston
YC W15 Application Video
YC W15 Demo Day Video