ZebraSnap
Our marketplace allows photographers to sell the photos they take at events directly to participants and attendees. Customers can easily fin
On ZebraSnap
ZebraSnap is an AI-powered marketplace that connects event photographers with athletes. Upload a selfie, bib number, or clothing color to instantly find every photo you appear in from races like running, cycling, triathlon, and trail events. Photographers publish galleries, tag faces automatically, and sell downloads with low 5% commissions and weekly payouts. The service is free for athletes to search; photographers pay no upfront fee and only pay commission when a photo sells.
ZebraSnap nails the athlete-photographer match with fast, no-friction AI search and a low-commission model that keeps costs transparent. The free athlete tier and weekly payouts for photographers make it a practical choice for race-day photo sales. It’s not for general stock photography, but for sports events it’s a clean, global solution.
Key features
- AI-powered face recognition, bib detection, and color search
- Instant downloads at maximum resolution after purchase
- Private selfie search keeps your photos visible only to you
- Per-event analytics for photographers (views, sales, top bibs)
- Custom watermarking and branded profile pages for photographers
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android for on-the-go use
- Weekly payouts via Stripe with no contract
- Works in 108+ countries
Pros and cons
- Athletes search without creating an account
- AI finds photos in seconds using face, bib, or color
- Photographers pay no upfront fees and only a 5% commission on sales
- Weekly payouts and no contracts for photographers
- Works globally across 108+ countries
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android simplify on-site use
- Limited to sports event photos; not a general stock photo marketplace
- Photographers must rely on ZebraSnap’s marketplace to reach buyers
- Commission and payment processor fees reduce net revenue per sale
- No bulk-download or batch-editing tools for photographers
Pricing
- Search by selfie, bib number, or clothing color
- Instant AI face, bib, and color detection
- No signup required to search
- Pay-per-photo pricing (no subscription)
- Secure checkout with Stripe
- Publish galleries for free
- Built-in AI tags every photo
- Custom watermark on previews
- Per-event analytics (views, sales)
- Direct payouts to your account
- Works with Lightroom Classic, desktop, web, or SFTP
- Mobile app for iOS and Android
Best for
Integrations & platforms
Stripe for payments · Lightroom Classic · Desktop (macOS/Windows) · Web uploads · SFTP for bulk uploads
Frequently asked questions
Do athletes need to create an account to search for photos?
No. Athletes can search by selfie, bib number, or color without signing up. An account is only required if they want to purchase a photo.
How much commission do photographers pay?
Photographers pay a 5% commission on each sale. Stripe charges an additional ~2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.
Can I sell photos from any race?
ZebraSnap focuses on sports events like running, cycling, triathlon, and trail races. It’s not designed for general stock photography.
What happens if the AI misses my photo?
If the AI doesn’t find your photo, you don’t pay. You can also contact the photographer directly to request inclusion.
How do photographers get paid?
Photographers receive weekly payouts via Stripe with no contracts or minimum sales requirements.
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