Why is Dubsado the best CRM for photographers?

Let me be honest, the best CRM for photographers is the one you will actually use!

I just want you to pick one that you will actually use to save time (and money) inside your business.

But assuming you are ready to implement a CRM into your photography business, let me tell you why Dubsado is my favorite as a photographer!

Every CRM on the market can be used to centralize your client data and experience.

You can also create email templates for consistent communication in any CRM you choose.

Where Dubsado stands out from the competition is the brand features and automation triggers + actions available.

Dubsado Proposal Potential

As photographers and visual artists we spend a TON of time creating beautiful images. Additionally we typically spend a ton of time and money creating a website that highlights these images. Did you know it was possible to ask for the sale and display your work at the same time?

Now this took a little CSS magic, but it is totally worth the time and effort. This allows you to keep the same 5-minute automated booking process I rant about on my podcast, but also include your photos to remind the client WHY they contacted you in the first place!  Did I mention my Systems in Sessions clients have reported higher conversion rates using a Dubsado proposal process?

Dubsado Workflow Actions + Triggers

Creating beautiful, on-brand assets is just part of the reason I recommend Dubsado as the CRM for photographers. Automation inside workflows helps you give each and every lead a consistent experience with little to no effort on your part.

With Dubsado Workflows you can:

• send an automated lead response to inquiries
• send schedulers to allow clients to book their own consultation calls without the back and forth
• send questionnaires based on a session date, after an appointment is scheduled, after a session is confirmed & booked, plus so much more…

What sets Dubsado apart from the other CRM for photographers is the “after form NOT completed” trigger.  This is what allows you to fully automate your follow-up processes and book more of your leads without any additional effort from you.

Not ready for FULL automation yet? You can always add an approval button so that you can review assets and emails before they are sent, still saving you time in the creation phase.

Want to see it in action?

I recorded this video so that you can see the booking process from website inquiry to deposit payment. If you are ready to fully implement Dubsado inside your photography business I have a few ways we can work together

Need Help Implementing Dubsado?

First, feel free to use my Dubsado Certified Specialist discount code COLIEJAMES to save an additional 30% off your first payment (month or year).

Whether you’re ready to write better emails, automate your booking process, or overhaul your entire client journey — I’ve got a path that fits your goals (and your schedule).

1️⃣ Just getting started in Dubsado? Grab my FREE Dubsado Quickstart.  This is for those that are just getting started with Dubsado and need a little encouragement to do your basic account setup. Click HERE to download.

2️⃣ Inside Email Like You Mean It you will learn my 3P Framework (Purpose, Personality, Preview) to write strategic, personality-packed emails that convert inquiries into confident clients — without spending hours rewriting every message.
➡️ Explore the course →

3️⃣ Inside CRM Blueprint you will get my signature Dubsado and HoneyBook setup framework designed for photographers and creative service providers. With plug-and-play templates and how-to videos, you can have your systems running smoothly in less than 10 days.
➡️ Learn about the Blueprint →

4️⃣ Work with me 1:1 inside Systems in Session, my 60-day done-with-you container to create high-touch systems that save you hours, protect your boundaries, and deliver a rave-worthy client experience.
➡️ See how Systems in Session works →