Benjamin Lowy

Benjamin Lowy

@benlowy

Dad, Husband, Recovering Conflict Photog, Diver, Nice Guy

Photographer http://www.benlowy.com

194.9K

Followers

4.4K

Following

2.8K

Posts

0.07%

Engagement Rate

↓ -1.4% over 70d Macro tier Updated May 25, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This creator ranks 1049 out of 1606 tracked accounts and holds a follower count that is 0.3x the median size. This indicates an account smaller than the typical creator we track. The verified profile operates in the Photographer category with over two thousand total posts to establish its presence as a macro creator. Engagement rates fall well below the median of 1.00 percent for this period. The rest of this report examines audience demographics and content performance patterns.

Account Info

Account Size Macro
Followers 194,926
Following 4,382
Posts 2,772
Verified Yes
Category Photographer

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 125
Avg Comments per Post 6
Videos 3
Photos 9
Engagement Rate 0.07%

Follower Growth Over Time

How @benlowy's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.

-2730

Net Change

-1.4%

% Change

-39

Avg / Day

70

Days Tracked

16

Data Points

Tracked between May 7, 2026 (197,553 followers) and Jul 17, 2026 (194,823 followers).

The account lost 2.6K followers over 50 days. The count decreased by about 53 followers per day.

What the trajectory means

The @benlowy account experienced a downward trend of approximately 2.6K followers over the tracking period. This decline makes the profile a risk to time carefully as it is losing roughly 53 followers every day. The steady pace allows for precise planning around the current reach.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@benlowy ranks 956 out of 1004 for engagement because its rate sits well below the tracked median. This low performance means the account generates very little interaction relative to its audience size. The gap between this profile and the average creator highlights a struggle to capture follower attention.

The engagement rate of 0.07% falls well below the 1.00% median and ranks 956 out of 1004, indicating that this audience reacts much less than average. Video content earns more rewards with 178 likes compared to 108 likes for photos. This shift suggests a preference for moving images over static posts. Reach is inconsistent because only 8.3% of posts reached double the account average while none hit five times the average. These figures point toward a stagnant reach rather than organic growth through high performance. The low comment count relative to likes shows that followers do not seek out conversation. This is a tap-and-scroll audience.

125

Avg Likes/Post

6

Avg Comments/Post

1.5K

Total Likes

72

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Macro tier benchmarks

Below Average for Macro

0.07%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

178

Avg Likes on Videos (3)

108

Avg Likes on Photos (9)

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @benlowy's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.

Each data point is one post. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Post, Decomposed

What @benlowy's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @benlowy

247 likes · 17 comments

2.0× @benlowy's average post · 2.4× the median post.

"Finally got some time under the sea with thousands upon thousands on sardines in a bait ball. I’ve been in Moalboal before - but I got super emotional after coming up from two hour long dives. It’s been years since I could consistently be underwater (not financially :). I missed "

458 characters

Video

Format

Thursday

Day Posted

13:00 UTC

Hour Posted

1.5K

Views

Hashtags: #insta360 #underwaterphotography #travel #travelphotography #family #love #scubadiving

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post achieved 247 likes and 17 comments. This performance represents a 2.4x multiplier over the median engagement on this account. The high like to comment ratio suggests it resonated well with the audience without sparking heavy debate. Use long captions of over 100 characters to drive engagement, as these average 156 likes. Medium length captions perform poorly at only 106 likes, indicating that readers prefer more depth or detail in the copy. The core topics are signaled through consistent tags like #insta360 and #underwaterphotography. These specific terms define the niche for the audience. Engagement levels remain modest relative to the follower count, so focus on a steady posting cadence rather than seeking rapid growth. The current frequency is approximately 0.1 posts per week. This account has 194.9K followers.

Top Hashtags

#insta360 (2) #love (2) #family (2) #underwaterphotography (2) #travel (2) #whaleshark (1) #travelphotography (1) #scubadiving (1) #worldoceanday (1) #spacex (1)

Top Keywords

jupiter (5) swimming (3) family (3) these (3) june (3) spacex (3) sharks (2) time (2) ocean (2) were (2) love (2) underwaterphotography (2) travel (2) under (2) thousands (2) years (2) would (2) world (2) must (2) really (2) cape (2) canaveral (2) rockets (2) dive (2) work (2) good (2) shark (2) fishes (2) whale (1) lowy (1)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 157 chars
Posting Frequency 0.1 posts/week

Content Mix

3

Videos / Reels

9

Photos

Top Performing Posts

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Finally got some time under the sea with thousands upon thousands on sardines in a bait ball. I’ve been in Moalboal bef…

247 likes 17 comments 1.5K views Video
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Swimming with Whale Sharks with the Lowy-Lacar family! This time we all got into the water to swim with the largest fis…

202 likes 14 comments 2.6K views Video
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Orlando, FL | June 20, 2026 | Morning grocery store cereal run led to this.

168 likes 4 comments
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Jupiter , FL | May 2026 | Some recent work with da fishes off the coast of Jupiter. With @emeraldcharters

124 likes 10 comments
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Cape Canaveral, FL | June 4, 2026 | Chasing Rockets on the daily. #spacex @spacex

111 likes 0 comments
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#worldoceanday These were taken all over across the last few years. Being under the sea is a privilege. Venturing into …

109 likes 3 comments
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Cape Canaveral, FL | June 4, 2026 | Rockets in the Sunrise. Also my bday… so that was cool. @spacex

105 likes 7 comments
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Jupiter, FL | May 2026 | These guys must have great dentists. I’ll be trying to dive at least once a month in FL as w…

99 likes 2 comments
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Jupiter, FL | May 2026 | More fishes from the sea. Shark encounters never get old.

99 likes 3 comments
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @benlowy

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
Finally got some time under the sea with thousands upon thousands on sardines i…
247 17 view
2
Swimming with Whale Sharks with the Lowy-Lacar family! This time we all got int…
202 14 view
3
Orlando, FL | June 20, 2026 | Morning grocery store cereal run led to this.
168 4 view
4
Jupiter , FL | May 2026 | Some recent work with da fishes off the coast of Jupi…
124 10 view
5
Cape Canaveral, FL | June 4, 2026 | Chasing Rockets on the daily. #spacex @sp…
111 0 view
6
#worldoceanday These were taken all over across the last few years. Being under…
109 3 view
7
Cape Canaveral, FL | June 4, 2026 | Rockets in the Sunrise. Also my bday… so th…
105 7 view
8
Jupiter, FL | May 2026 | These guys must have great dentists. I’ll be trying …
99 2 view
9
Jupiter, FL | May 2026 | More fishes from the sea. Shark encounters never get o…
99 3 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @benlowy posts on Instagram

The account follows a sparse high-effort pace. Posting only 0.1 times per week puts this creator well below the median of 1.0 posts per week. This low frequency results in a lower follower rank compared to more active peers. The consistency score of 0 out of 100 indicates an erratic rhythm with no predictable pattern. Gaps between posts are wide and unpredictable, making it difficult to anticipate when new content will arrive. While the data identifies Thursday and Friday as favored upload days, these are specific windows for fresh content rather than peak engagement times. The busiest hour is 22:00 UTC. A marketer should treat this profile as a low-frequency account where timing a tie-in requires constant monitoring. You cannot rely on a set calendar to plan a campaign around their feed. Because the posting streaks are very short, you must wait for a random spike in activity to align your message. Coordination will require a reactive strategy rather than a proactive schedule.

0.1

Posts / week

1578.3h

Avg gap between posts

Friday, Thursday, Tuesday

Peak posting days

22:00, 13:00, 12:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

How often @benlowy publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.

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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @benlowy publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 22:00, 13:00, 12:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @benlowy hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts on Thursday and Friday at 22:00 UTC. The posting frequency is low at 0.1 times per week.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @benlowy's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

jupiter (5) swimming (3) family (3) these (3) june (3) spacex (3) sharks (2) time (2) ocean (2) were (2) love (2) underwaterphotography (2) travel (2) under (2) thousands (2) years (2) would (2) world (2) must (2) really (2) cape (2) canaveral (2) rockets (2) dive (2) work (2) good (2) shark (2) fishes (2) whale (1) lowy (1)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@benlowy's engagement broken down by day of the week

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Monday 1 101 101
Tuesday 2 164 328
Wednesday 1 61 61
Thursday 2 182 364
Friday 3 112 337
Saturday 2 137 274
Sunday 1 112 112

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @benlowy maintains output

2

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

1.7%

Active days

Posted at least once

1578.3h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @benlowy's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

157

Avg Caption Chars

101

Median Chars

458

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Medium (40-100) 6 106
Long (100+) 6 156

The audience rewards long captions with an average of 156 engagements. Medium captions perform the worst for this account with only 106 engagements.

Who This Audience Is

What @benlowy's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The follower count ranks below the median for this platform, falling at a low multiple of the typical creator size. This indicates an audience that is smaller than standard broadcast scale. The verified status and photographer category confirm a professional niche, yet the engagement rate is less than one tenth of the average. This disparity suggests a brand message will land much softer than usual compared to typical benchmarks. The low interaction volume relative to reach implies a passive viewing experience rather than active participation. Because of these specific metrics, this audience fits the photography and visual arts category.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

Sponsored posts drive the primary revenue stream for @benlowy with a projected price band of $1.6K to $2.9K. This range reflects a lower market position because the account sits below the median rank in its category. Because this profile ranks in the bottom half of the peer group, the quoted band serves as a ceiling rather than a target salary. Negotiators should treat these figures as maximum starting points for a bargain. The engagement rate is 0.07% which falls well below the 1.00% median. This low interaction level suggests that the reach is less effective than average peers, making the higher end of the price band difficult to justify for many brands. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 194.9K followers (Macro)

$1,559 – $2,924

Industry rate for macro Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. The follower count is well below the median, placing the account in the lower portion of the field. Engagement. A 0.07% rate falls far below the 1.00% median, indicating a struggle to connect with the current audience. Hit-rate. Only 8.3% of posts reach double the average engagement, showing a lack of frequent standout content. Trajectory. The account is in a downward trend, losing followers on a consistent daily basis.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 194.9K followers
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ 0.07% engagement rate trails the 1.00% median, the clearest area to improve
  • ~ Only 8.3% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
  • ~ Sparse cadence of about 0.1 posts a week limits fresh reach

Summary

This analysis of @benlowy reveals a macro Instagram presence with 194,926 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 0.07%, averaging 125 likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @benlowy

How many followers does @benlowy have on Instagram?

@benlowy has 194,926 followers on Instagram, placing them in the macro creator tier.

What is @benlowy's Instagram engagement rate?

@benlowy has an engagement rate of 0.07% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 125 likes per post.

How much does @benlowy earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @benlowy's estimated sponsorship value is $1,559 - $2,924 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @benlowy published on Instagram?

@benlowy has published 2,772 posts on Instagram.

What is @benlowy's most-liked recent post?

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 247 likes and 17 comments.

How often does @benlowy post on Instagram?

@benlowy posts approximately 0.1 times per week, with an average gap of 1578.3 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Friday, Thursday, Tuesday.

How does @benlowy compare to other Instagram creators?

@benlowy sits in the Macro creator tier alongside accounts like @marthacoopergram, @theolator, @bellakotak.

Is @benlowy verified on Instagram?

Yes, @benlowy is a verified Instagram account.

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @benlowy's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: May 25, 2026