My Favorite Tools + Services

that help run my business efficiently and professionally

These tools will help you run a stronger, more efficient, and professional business (photography or otherwise).

 

Time is one of the most precious resources you have. If you try to do everything manually or by yourself, you’ll find yourself unable to keep up as your business grows and overworking yourself because there are no systems in place.

I have implemented my favorite tools and services into my photography and coaching business, which allow me to focus more on the creative and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. These are the exact programs and equipment I personally utilize and recommend. I hope you find all these useful and by using these links, I may or may not receive referrals, but I wouldn’t recommend them to you if I haven’t used or trusted these myself!

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  • My go-to Client Relationship Management (CRM) system that essentially runs the backend of my business! From quotes/contracts/invoices, email templates, workflows, and even scheduling, you can rest assured everything is organized and there’s a consistent client experience.

    Get 50% off an annual plan here!

    OFFICIAL AMBASSADOR

  • Delivering digital images to clients is a breeze with this! It allows you the flexibility to use as a Proofing site with automated watermarks, and a Delivery site for clients to download high- and web-res versions from their own private link. You can even provide client mobile apps!

    Get a bonus of 250 MB storage added with this link.

  • Using Evoto for my portrait retouching has created such efficiency in my editing workflow. It’s fast, robust with features, and economical. I still have full control to keep the effects natural looking, which is in line with my brand. I even created my own recipe presets so it’s so nice to batch retouch an entire session that gets me 95% of the way there. It’s been a game-changer. Highly recommend.

  • This is THE photography education that catapulted my business. From teaching self-value, marketing, posing, lighting, sales and client experience, and even more, the Portrait System by Sue Bryce has over 1000 educational videos that teaches you how to have a profitable portrait photography business.

    Become a Member!
    Check out all it has to offer and also get discounted membership rates.

  • Online video editor I use to create all my client video recaps from their shoot. So easy to use and you can even upload your own music, use their stock library if needed, and match it to your brand with your logo, colors, and fonts.

    Get a free month here.

  • Need a Business Credit Card and also earn bonus points and bonus cash back? I utilize my Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card for all business expenses - plus there’s no foreign transaction fee for my international work trips or on my Italian product order! Learn more here and apply for yours

    Earn 90,000 bonus points with the Ink Business Preferred® card (TIP: use right > key to slide to Preferred, don’t recommend Premier) or up to $900 bonus cash back with the Ink Business Unlimited® card or Ink Business Cash® card. Plus, I can be rewarded too, Learn more here and apply for yours!

  • Elegant and easy to use website platform that this website is built on. Ability to really represent your visual brand through rich Adobe fonts and colors.

  • Planoly helps keep me organized with social media, in particular with Instagram. I’m able to upload and plan ahead posts visually and it either automatically posts or reminds me to post when I set the date and time.

    Start planning and organizing your social media with your own account.

  • Want stunning emails to send to your audience? Stop fighting the Instagram algorithm and start building your email list. My new marketing secret weapon: Flodesk.

    Get 50% off one year here!

Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no extra cost to you I will earn commission if you click through and make a purchase.