The $500 photoshoot vs. the 60-second photo.

A photoshoot gets you a set of great photos from one afternoon. Magnt gets you the next photo whenever you need it, plus video. Different jobs. Here’s the honest comparison.

Magnt vs Professional photographer

What it does

MagntMakes new photos and videos of you, or of anything you describe, and fixes the photos you already have.
Professional photographerPlans and shoots a session with you in person, then edits the best shots.

Pricing model

MagntPlans from $9.99 a month, or save 6+ months by paying yearly. Cancel anytime.
Professional photographerPer session, usually $200 to $500 or more.

Time to a photo

MagntAbout 60 seconds.
Professional photographerA booked session, then days or weeks for edits.

Video

MagntYes. Any photo becomes a 5 or 10 second clip, up to 1080p. Add a line and it talks.
Professional photographerCheck their site

Restore and fix photos

MagntYes. Restore old prints, fix light and color, clear clutter, sharpen to 4K.
Professional photographerCheck their site

API for developers

MagntYes. The Image API puts the same engine in your app.
Professional photographerCheck their site

A person directing you

MagntNo. You describe the shot and Magnt makes it.
Professional photographerYes. A real person with ideas, who can coach your pose and catch real moments.

Who should pick which

Book a photographer if

You want a full set from one day, you enjoy being photographed, and the budget is there. A good photographer brings direction and ideas that no prompt can.

Pick Magnt if

You need one or two great photos this week, you freeze up in front of a camera, or you want things a shoot can’t easily do: a video, an old print restored, a city you’re not in.

Or use both

Book a shoot for the big moments. Use Magnt for everything in between, and to turn the best shots from the shoot into short videos.

Questions

Is Magnt as good as a professional photographer?

For one or two strong photos, it gets close, fast. A great photographer still wins on direction, real moments and a full set from one day.

When is a photographer worth it?

When you want a full set in one go, you enjoy being photographed and the budget is there. Weddings, brand shoots and big launches are good reasons.

Can I use photos from a shoot in Magnt?

Yes. Fix the light or the background on your favorites, or turn the best one into a short video.

Will the photos still look like me?

Yes. Magnt learns your face from a few clear selfies and keeps it. It changes the light, the place and the outfit, not the person.

How long does a photo take?

About 60 seconds. A 5 or 10 second video takes a few minutes.

Looking for an alternative?

If you already use one of these and it isn’t quite doing the job, start here.

Try the 60-second version first.

Start with one photo and see how close it gets. Then make it move.