Larry Chen

Larry Chen

@larry_chen_foto

Car photographer based out of LA #Pennzoil #TypeS #YokohamaTire #antigravitybatteries #KwSuspension #CanonExplorerOfLight #HeatWaveVisual #LenosGarage

1.3M

Followers

3.1K

Following

9.4K

Posts

2.31%

Engagement Rate

↑ +12.7% over 71d Mega tier Updated Jun 19, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This creator ranks 684 out of over 1,600 tracked accounts and holds a follower count that is 1.8 times the median size. This verified profile maintains nearly ten thousand total posts to establish its presence as a mega tier creator. The engagement rate of 2.31 percent sits well above the 0.93% median for this category. The following report examines how his audience interacts with his automotive photography content and identifies specific growth opportunities.

Account Info

Account Size Mega
Followers 1,344,438
Following 3,141
Posts 9,390
Verified Yes

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 30,822
Avg Comments per Post 301
Videos 6
Photos 6
Engagement Rate 2.31%

Follower Growth Over Time

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

+152.4K

Net Change

+12.7%

% Change

+2.1K

Avg / Day

71

Days Tracked

16

Data Points

Tracked between May 6, 2026 (1,200,000 followers) and Jul 16, 2026 (1,352,384 followers).

The account grew by 144.4K followers to reach 1.3M over 51 days. The steady upward trend shows an average gain of 2.8K followers per day.

What the trajectory means

The account gained 144.4K followers over the 51 day period. This upward trend makes @larry_chen_foto an account worth getting in on early. A steady pace of 2.8K new followers per day allows for consistent campaign planning.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@larry_chen_foto ranks 228 out of 778 for engagement because its rate sits well above the tracked median. This performance means the account generates more interaction per follower than the average creator in the dataset. The high percentage indicates a highly active audience relative to the standard.

The engagement rate of 2.31% outperforms the 0.93% median to secure a rank of 228 out of 778. This confirms that the audience interacts with content at a much higher frequency than the average user. While likes provide steady volume, the presence of over 300 comments per post indicates a community that seeks conversation rather than passive viewing. The data reveals a clear preference for video content. Viewers reward motion and dynamic frames with an average of 36.4K likes compared to 25.3K for static photos. This format split proves that the audience finds more value in moving visuals. Reach is not driven by random spikes but by consistent quality, as 8.3% of posts reached double the account average and another 8.3% cleared five times the usual engagement. These figures suggest a stable core following rather than a reliance on occasional viral luck. This data points to an active audience.

30.8K

Avg Likes/Post

301

Avg Comments/Post

369.9K

Total Likes

3.6K

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Mega tier benchmarks

Above Average for Mega

2.31%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

36.4K

Avg Likes on Videos (6)

25.3K

Avg Likes on Photos (6)

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @larry_chen_foto'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 @larry_chen_foto's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @larry_chen_foto

155,655 likes · 1,613 comments

5.1× @larry_chen_foto's average post · 10.3× the median post.

"A JDM icon, back from the dead. The #36 Castrol TOM'S Supra is a JGTC legend and the car that helped end the Nissan GT-R reign in Japanese motorsport. In this episode of Capturing Car Culture, @larry_chen_foto visits @jdmsupreme, restoration shop owner and an avid collector of"

618 characters

Video

Format

Saturday

Day Posted

13:00 UTC

Hour Posted

751.6K

Views

Hashtags: #36

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post achieved over ten times the median engagement of this account. It earned a high like-to-comment ratio to drive interaction. Posting on Saturday at 13:00 UTC aligns with peak reach for this audience. The recurring hashtags signal a specific focus on automotive culture and racing circuits. A frequent posting cadence of seven times per week builds consistent visibility. While the average engagement is steady rather than explosive, high volume maintains the current follower base. Use long-form captions to establish authority and detail, as short snippets fail to engage this demographic. The account currently maintains a following of 1.3 million people.

Top Hashtags

#pikespeak (3) #ppihc (3) #lotec (2) #ultrace (2) #poland (2) #gdansk (2) #36 (2) #pikespeakhillclimb (2) #ppihc2026 (2) #heatwave (2) #lotecc1000 (1) #canonexploreroflight (1) #minigt (1) #kaidohouse (1) #carsof711 (1) #larrychenbmwm3 (1) #rohitparadkar (1) #leencustoms (1) #forzahorizon (1) #larrychen (1)

Top Keywords

supra (9) japan (7) first (6) cars (6) full (5) poland (4) around (4) back (4) time (4) built (4) race (4) jgtc (4) helped (4) culture (4) jdmsupreme (4) shoot (3) check (3) larry (3) means (3) pikespeakhillclimb (3) same (3) pikespeak (3) ppihc (3) nissan (3) japanese (3) episode (3) capturing (3) restoration (3) owner (3) person (3)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 574 chars
Posting Frequency 7.2 posts/week

Content Mix

6

Videos / Reels

6

Photos

Top Performing Posts

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A JDM icon, back from the dead. The #36 Castrol TOM'S Supra is a JGTC legend and the car that helped end the Nissan G…

155.7K likes 1.6K comments 751.6K views Video
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@jdmsupreme was able to acquire and restore what I consider the most iconic late 90s Japanese race car. I actually unk…

58.5K likes 473 comments
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For those of you saying @robbholland3 should have done 'this' or 'that', check out this picture I got yesterday of @bes…

54.4K likes 297 comments
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A JDM icon, back from the dead. The #36 Castrol TOM'S Supra is a JGTC legend and the car that helped end the Nissan G…

27.6K likes 172 comments 178.5K views Video
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The two Lotecs meet for the first time ever. The C1000 built in 1995 makes 1000hp and it only weighs 1080kg. It was po…

18.1K likes 157 comments
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@robbholland3's emotional first look at the Porsche GT4 that saved his life. It's absolutely incredible how safe these …

15.1K likes 241 comments 185.6K views Video
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A lot of you folks ask me how my car is doing, and my response is that I'm actively un-restoring it day by day. I'm dri…

11.5K likes 85 comments
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After years of shooting automotive culture, I’ve learned one important lesson: Always align yourself with the winning …

9.0K likes 388 comments 85.1K views Video
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Random scenes from the 104th running of the @pikespeakhillclimb. This one was a difficult one for us since we had to sp…

8.4K likes 43 comments 30.4K views Video
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @larry_chen_foto

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
A JDM icon, back from the dead. The #36 Castrol TOM'S Supra is a JGTC legend …
155.7K 1.6K view
2
@jdmsupreme was able to acquire and restore what I consider the most iconic lat…
58.5K 473 view
3
For those of you saying @robbholland3 should have done 'this' or 'that', check …
54.4K 297 view
4
A JDM icon, back from the dead. The #36 Castrol TOM'S Supra is a JGTC legend …
27.6K 172 view
5
The two Lotecs meet for the first time ever. The C1000 built in 1995 makes 100…
18.1K 157 view
6
@robbholland3's emotional first look at the Porsche GT4 that saved his life. It…
15.1K 241 view
7
A lot of you folks ask me how my car is doing, and my response is that I'm acti…
11.5K 85 view
8
After years of shooting automotive culture, I’ve learned one important lesson: …
9.0K 388 view
9
Random scenes from the 104th running of the @pikespeakhillclimb. This one was a…
8.4K 43 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @larry_chen_foto posts on Instagram

The creator maintains a steady grind by publishing roughly seven times per week. This high volume puts them well above the median of 1.1 posts per week and ranks them in the top half of the follower list based on frequency. Despite this volume, the consistency score is 0 out of 100 because the gaps between posts are irregular. They often produce content in clusters rather than a predictable daily cycle. The longest streak lasts only five days before a break occurs. You can expect fresh content most often on Friday and Saturday. New posts frequently land at 00:00 UTC. Marketers should plan for high volume but avoid expecting a clockwork schedule. Because the posting rhythm is inconsistent, you cannot rely on a specific day to guarantee a new post. A campaign should focus on the high frequency of content rather than timing it around a predictable weekly slot.

7.2

Posts / week

25.5h

Avg gap between posts

Saturday, Friday, Tuesday

Peak posting days

0:00, 19:00, 13:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

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

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

3

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4

5

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7

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9

10

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12

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

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @larry_chen_foto publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 0:00, 19:00, 13:00 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 @larry_chen_foto hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts 7.2 times per week with the most frequent activity on Friday and Saturday. The busiest hour for these posts is 00:00 UTC.

Most Common Words

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

supra (9) japan (7) first (6) cars (6) full (5) poland (4) around (4) back (4) time (4) built (4) race (4) jgtc (4) helped (4) culture (4) jdmsupreme (4) shoot (3) check (3) larry (3) means (3) pikespeakhillclimb (3) same (3) pikespeak (3) ppihc (3) nissan (3) japanese (3) episode (3) capturing (3) restoration (3) owner (3) person (3)

Best Day of the Week to Post

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

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Monday 1 9,389 9,389
Tuesday 2 13,432 26,864
Wednesday 1 27,781 27,781
Thursday 1 8,433 8,433
Friday 3 9,009 27,026
Saturday 3 71,681 215,044
Sunday 1 58,947 58,947

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @larry_chen_foto maintains output

5

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

68.4%

Active days

Posted at least once

25.5h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @larry_chen_foto's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

574

Avg Caption Chars

522

Median Chars

1218

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Long (100+) 12 31.1K

The audience rewards captions of 40 to 50 characters the most. This length produces the highest engagement for @larry_chen_foto.

Who This Audience Is

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

The audience size sits well above the typical creator average, placing this account in a higher tier of reach compared to the standard tracked profile. The verified status indicates a level of platform recognition despite the absence of a specific category tag. Engagement rates are more than double the median rate for accounts of this scale. This suggests that brand messages land with much more impact here than they do on average platforms. High engagement relative to follower count often points to a core interest in the creator's specific content style rather than passive scrolling. The large gap between followers and following indicates a primary role as a content producer rather than a consumer of other feeds. This audience fits well within the photography or visual arts category.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

The primary revenue stream for @larry_chen_foto is sponsored posts, where the estimated value per post sits between $6.7K and $16.1K. This range reflects a follower count that exceeds the median by over 1.8x. Because the creator ranks in the upper portion of the peer group, they command a premium price over standard market rates. Their engagement rate of 2.31% sits well above the 0.93% median. This high interaction level justifies the higher end of the quoted band as a fair exchange for the reach provided. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 1.3M followers (Mega)

$6,722 – $16,133

Industry rate for mega 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. Standing in the middle of the field, the audience size is 1.8 times larger than the median. Engagement. A 2.31% rate sits well above the 0.93% median, indicating high interest from followers. Cadence. Posting over 7 times a week establishes a very high frequency of content production. Hit-rate. Only 8.3% of posts beat double the average, suggesting most content performs at a baseline level rather than peaking frequently. Trajectory. The account is on an upward trend with steady growth in follower count.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 1.3M followers
  • + 2.31% engagement rate beats the 0.93% tracked median
  • + Active cadence of about 7.2 posts a week
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ Only 8.3% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate

Summary

This analysis of @larry_chen_foto reveals a mega Instagram presence with 1,344,438 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 2.31%, averaging 30.8K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @larry_chen_foto

How many followers does @larry_chen_foto have on Instagram?

@larry_chen_foto has 1,344,438 followers on Instagram, placing them in the mega creator tier.

What is @larry_chen_foto's Instagram engagement rate?

@larry_chen_foto has an engagement rate of 2.31% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 30.8K likes per post.

How much does @larry_chen_foto earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @larry_chen_foto's estimated sponsorship value is $6,722 - $16,133 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @larry_chen_foto published on Instagram?

@larry_chen_foto has published 9,390 posts on Instagram.

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

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 155,655 likes and 1,613 comments.

How often does @larry_chen_foto post on Instagram?

@larry_chen_foto posts approximately 7.2 times per week, with an average gap of 25.5 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Saturday, Friday, Tuesday.

How does @larry_chen_foto compare to other Instagram creators?

@larry_chen_foto sits in the Mega creator tier alongside accounts like @taylorfrankiepaul, @alexia_clark, @chatgptricks.

Is @larry_chen_foto verified on Instagram?

Yes, @larry_chen_foto is a verified Instagram account.

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

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: Jun 19, 2026