Multiple attempts, still no results
I’ve downloaded Jem several times since the app was still in its earlier stages. I originally created a full profile as a photographer, applied to opportunities, and never received any bookings or responses, so I eventually deleted the app because I wasn’t using it.
Over the years, I’ve probably downloaded Jem three or four different times hoping the experience had improved. At one point, I was even paying around $25/month while consistently submitting applications, and I still never heard back from anyone looking for a photographer. After a while, I genuinely started wondering if there was some kind of issue with applications being seen because it felt strange to keep applying and receive absolutely nothing back.
I decided to try Jem again in 2026 after seeing the platform on social media, but now the app has completely changed and my previous profile wasn’t retained, meaning I have to build everything again from scratch. There are also different membership tiers now.
I understand that no platform can guarantee bookings, but after multiple attempts over several years, paying for the service at one point, repeatedly applying, and never receiving a single opportunity or even a response, it’s difficult for me to justify putting more time or money into it. I really wish there were more transparency around whether applications are being viewed, how active the businesses actually are, and what photographers can realistically expect from the platform.
Over the years, I’ve probably downloaded Jem three or four different times hoping the experience had improved. At one point, I was even paying around $25/month while consistently submitting applications, and I still never heard back from anyone looking for a photographer. After a while, I genuinely started wondering if there was some kind of issue with applications being seen because it felt strange to keep applying and receive absolutely nothing back.
I decided to try Jem again in 2026 after seeing the platform on social media, but now the app has completely changed and my previous profile wasn’t retained, meaning I have to build everything again from scratch. There are also different membership tiers now.
I understand that no platform can guarantee bookings, but after multiple attempts over several years, paying for the service at one point, repeatedly applying, and never receiving a single opportunity or even a response, it’s difficult for me to justify putting more time or money into it. I really wish there were more transparency around whether applications are being viewed, how active the businesses actually are, and what photographers can realistically expect from the platform.
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Can’t Book Work Unless You Pay
The site has a great concept, but paying for an app to book gigs is not what I thought this was to even apply for a gig you have to subscribe to a monthly fee or the yearly. Great concept but being that the platform is still in the beginning stages charging to use it might not be affective in the beginning.
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App has potential
It still needs some refinement. I’ve submitted several applications to job postings for photographers but haven’t received any responses. This makes me wonder if there might be a bug preventing employers from seeing submitted applications. The app has potential, but this issue may need to be addressed.
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Can’t create a profile
Your sign up process is buggy. Can’t get past the last step. Says I have to add pictures from my phone but my entire portfolio is on my computer. Tried to go back and add them from my local network, but now the upload icon doesn’t function at all. Doesn’t respond to user input.
Great!
Good experience.
