PhotoLife vs Rachel Searson Photography:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, PhotoLife had more branded searches than Rachel Searson Photography among school photography companies in New Zealand. PhotoLife had about 4,470 branded searches, while Rachel Searson Photography had 20. PhotoLife made up 88% of all school photography company searches we track, and Rachel Searson Photography accounted for 0.39%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about school photography companies, PhotoLife appeared in four of the five answers and Rachel Searson Photography in two. PhotoLife was mentioned before Rachel Searson Photography in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
PhotoLife, about 224 searches for every 1 for Rachel Searson Photography
Who does AI mention more?
PhotoLife, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Rachel Searson Photography in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
PhotoLife, named ahead of Rachel Searson Photography in every answer
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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. Rachel Searson Photography was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. PhotoLife was listed before Rachel Searson Photography in every answer.
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
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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 PhotoLife or Rachel Searson Photography more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for PhotoLife and Rachel Searson Photography 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, Rachel Searson Photography. 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 PhotoLife and Rachel Searson Photography changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PhotoLife was ahead of Rachel Searson Photography in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Rachel Searson Photography’s share of searches among school photography companies in New Zealand moved from 0.48% to 0.39%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand school photography companies in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, PhotoLife lost share of searches among school photography companies in New Zealand, from 90% to 88%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Rachel Searson Photography in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 20 in October 2026.
How are PhotoLife’s and Rachel Searson Photography’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PhotoLife’s and Rachel Searson Photography’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.
PhotoLife
4 branded search terms
- photo life
- photolife
- photolife class photos
- photolife photos
Rachel Searson Photography
1 branded search term
- rachel searson photography
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