LC Scott vs PhotoLife:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, PhotoLife had more branded searches than LC Scott among school photography companies in New Zealand. PhotoLife had about 4,470 branded searches, while LC Scott had 420. PhotoLife made up 88% of all school photography company searches we track, and LC Scott accounted for 8.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about school photography companies, PhotoLife appeared in four of the five answers and LC Scott in three. PhotoLife was mentioned before LC Scott in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
PhotoLife, about 11 searches for every 1 for LC Scott
Who does AI mention more?
PhotoLife, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, LC Scott in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
PhotoLife, named ahead of LC Scott in 3 of 4 answers
Follow LC Scott vs PhotoLife and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top school photography companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PhotoLife was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. LC Scott was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. PhotoLife was listed before LC Scott in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- PhotoLife4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LC Scott3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Inspire Photography3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rachel Searson Photography2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about school photography companies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which school photography company should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best school photography companies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best school photography company in New Zealand for a school photo day?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“school photography companies nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best school photography company”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is LC Scott or PhotoLife more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for LC Scott and PhotoLife by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four school photography companies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for PhotoLife, LC Scott. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PhotoLife | LC Scott | Inspire Photography | Rachel Searson Photography |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 88.2% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 0.48% |
| Dec 2025 | 90.7% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 82% | 6.8% | 10.6% | 0.62% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.3% | 31.7% | 3.7% | 0.26% |
| Mar 2026 | 80.1% | 17.6% | 2.1% | 0.15% |
| Apr 2026 | 88.6% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 0.4% |
| May 2026 | 86.1% | 10.1% | 3.3% | 0.47% |
| Jun 2026 | 88.7% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 0.32% |
| Jul 2026 | 90.1% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 0.25% |
| Aug 2026 | 86.9% | 10% | 2.6% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 90% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
| Oct 2026 | 88% | 8.3% | 3.3% | 0.39% |
How has branded search for LC Scott and PhotoLife changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PhotoLife was ahead of LC Scott in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, LC Scott’s share of searches among school photography companies in New Zealand moved from 6.1% to 8.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 380 to 420.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, PhotoLife’s share of searches among school photography companies in New Zealand moved from 88.2% to 88%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.5K to 4.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand school photography companies in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, LC Scott gained share of searches among school photography companies in New Zealand, from 6.8% to 8.3%.
In October 2026, PhotoLife lost share of searches among school photography companies in New Zealand, from 90% to 88%.
How are LC Scott’s and PhotoLife’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LC Scott’s and PhotoLife’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Other head-to-heads among school photography companies
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.