Pic-Time allows me to automate the delivery portion of my photography services. Their marketing apps and slideshow creation app leads to higher product sales
Pic-Time
Showit gives you the most flexibility in design of any other website designer. Easy navigation and the ability to show off images, makes creating a highly converting website easy.
Showit
Website Creation + Hosting
Photo Online Gallery Software
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Photographers
Client Experience Tools
I know exactly what it’s like to juggle all the things as a creative business owner—constantly chasing emails, piecing together to-do lists, and hoping nothing important slips through the cracks.
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Dubsado
Get 30% off your first payment with my certified specialist code
honeybook
Get 30% off your subscription with my honeybook educator discount code
blog + podcast
Honeybook vs Dubsado: Is One Better For Photographers?
When it comes to managing the business side of photography, a good CRM is a game-changer. After trying countless options, HoneyBook and Dubsado stand out as my go-tos. In this post, I’ll break down the pros and cons to help you decide which one fits your needs best.
THESE CLIENT EXPERIENCE TOOLS WILL BE YOUR BUSINESS SUPERPOWER.
They’re not just fancy add-ons; they’re the secret sauce to organizing your chaos, automating the repetitive stuff, and saving you hours per client. Imagine running your business with ease, impressing your clients at every step, and still having time for the things that matter most (like Netflix marathons or that next creative project). Sound like a dream? It’s not. These tools make it real.
Access my freebies to build your systems
CRM Quickstart for Dubsado or Honeybook
4 Workflows Every Photographer Needs
10 Email Templates You Should Write Today
Get your CRM up and running with ease using my CRM Quickstart freebie—designed to help photographers start booking clients and automating their business in Dubsado or HoneyBook today!
Discover the 4 essential workflows every photographer needs to streamline their business, deliver an exceptional client experience, and reclaim more time for creativity with this free guide!
Stop wasting time and guessing what to write—discover the 10 client experience email templates every photographer should create today to streamline communication and elevate your business!
Tools for Automations & Task Management
I use ClickUp to manage and organize my Dubsado VIP Day setups as well as the CEO tasks in my business.
clickup
This software is now the backbone for managing both of my brands and getting the 30,000 foot view of all of the metrics in my business. This software helps me make data-driven decisions.
airtable
Database Application
This makes ALL my software talk to each other. This helps me save time so that I do not have to re-enter client data into every single piece of software I use.
zapier
Task Management
Automations
Allow your audience to get connected and find exactly what they need directly in your Instagram DMs
MANYCHAT
Automation Messaging
Other Business Tools
blog + podcast
Your Ultimate Guide to Using Airtable for Business Owners
Organize every corner of your business with Airtable by using powerful hubs to streamline workflows, centralize data, and manage everything from client inquiries to marketing content. In this blog post/episode, I’m sharing how I use Airtable daily to keep my business running smoothly and efficiently!
blog
Airtable vs ClickUp: Which One's the Right Fit for Your Business?
Struggling to choose between Airtable and ClickUp? This in-depth comparison highlights their key features, strengths, and ideal use cases, giving you a clear understanding of which tool aligns with your business needs. Whether you’re after simplicity and budget-friendly options or advanced customization and robust task management, this guide will help you make an informed decision—or even explore how to use both for maximum efficiency!
I LOVE the design capabilities for emails within this platform. This is a great email marketing tool for those that do not need advanced segmentation or analytics.
flodesk
Email Marketing
Letting go of InDesign was tough, but Canva's intuitive design makes creating social media graphics and recording presentations quick and easy.
canva
Design Tools
I added ConvertKit for advanced analytics and segmentation, enabling me to gather detailed subscriber data and segment them by opt-in method.
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This software lets me batch schedule posts across Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, Pinterest, and TikTok, all with fantastic metrics.
Metricool
Social Media Scheduling
Email Marketing
Tools for Online Marketing
blog + podcast
The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Content with My Content Organization Hub in Airtable
Ever feel like you’re drowning in a sea of content ideas, resources, and endless tabs? You’re not alone! The content creation process can be chaotic and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Let’s dive into how this hub can revolutionize your content planning, creation, and organization – and why it’s about to become your new favorite tool!
A blog full of sarcasm and systems tips
Insights to Improve Your Client Experience and Workflows
Avoid These 3 Common Client Experience Mistakes in Your CRM
client experience
Honeybook vs Dubsado: Is One Is Better For Photographers?
CRM
How to Organize Your Business Using Airtable
airtable
Your go-to resource for actionable business tips on marketing, automation, client experience, CRMs, and streamlined business management to help creative entrepreneurs thrive.
Pick your topic:
You deserve to turn your craft into a business that brings them joy and profit. On the podcast, you'll hear a no-BS approach to what it takes to prioritize systems and strategies that will ensure your creative business is profitable rather than an expensive side-hustle.
Business-First Creatives Podcast
Favorites from the Podcast
The Magic of Follow-Up Emails
Episode Spotlight
Business-First Creatives
Best of automations & Systems
Avoid These 3 Common Client Experience Mistakes in Your CRM
Creating a Cohesive Client Experience in Your CRM that Converts with Ashley Tindall
Embracing Workflows & Automations in Your CRM: HoneyBook Case Study with Brittany Herzberg
How to Create Systems for Your Worst Days in Business with Sandra Henderson
Crafting an Intentional Marketing Plan with Tayler Cusick-Hollman
Episode Spotlight
Marketing with intention Series
Building a Steady Stream of Potential Customers through SEO and Pinterest with Kara Duncan
Market Your Business Weekly with Email with Dama Jue
Generating Revenue in Your Business through Affiliate Marketing with Candice Coppola
The Power of In-Person Marketing with Angie McPherson
Business-First Creatives
Storytelling Trends You Should Implement Today with Akua Konadu
Episode Spotlight
Business-First Creatives
black girl magic
How to Leverage Your Speaking Engagements with Jordan Gill
The Cost of Disorganization with Ashley Shuler
Creating Your Sustainable Social Media Marketing Strategy with Andréa Jones
Creating an Intentional and Personalized Client Experience with Brittney Johnson
What Your Website Really Needs with Kate Hejde
Episode Spotlight
Business-First Creatives
Best of WEbsite Strategy
Creating a Cohesive Client Experience with Christina Torres
Why Your Website Is Your Best Business Asset with Samantha Mabe
SEO Best Practices for Photographers with Melissa Arlena
Use Your Words: Crafting Compelling Content for Your Blog with Kate Wark
CEO Talk with Ashley Kang
Episode Spotlight
Best of becoming a ceo
CEO Marketing Mentality with Mikki Wilson
Expanding into Education with Annemie Tonken
Working Weekends with Sabrina Gebhardt
Behind the Scenes Hiring my VA - Sarah Potts
Business-First Creatives
If you keep hearing NO, listen to this
Episode Spotlight
Best of Business Strategy
Growth Strategy with Celi Arias
Making Decisions for YOU with Jill Smith
CEO Talk with Ashley Kang
Preparing for a Recession with Maddie Peschong
Business-First Creatives
Creating Copy that Sounds Like You with Sara Vartanian
Episode Spotlight
Business-First Creatives
Best of messaging
Creating a Cohesive Client Experience with Christina Torres
Using Customer Insights to Improve Your Messaging with Melissa Harstine
Crafting Copy that Converts with Rachel Greiman
Conducting Consistent Customer Research with Nadine Nethery of CAN DO! Content
Podcasting
Tools + Resources
Podcasting Tools + Resources
Starting a podcast this year was a beast, but so worth it! The tools listed below are the ones I settled on after a ton of research. Best part? You can automatically move your podcast from one application to the next using their tools!
Is starting a podcast on your goal-list?
This podcast host makes it easy to upload your podcast episodes to Apple, submit your show to the main directories, and host multiple public and private podcasts for one monthly fee!
CAPTIVATE
This is like the Canva of the video/audio editing world. Transcribe audio or video in minutes with easy editing tools to eliminate word gaps, overdub, and so much more!
Descript
This application allows you to create a separate studio for each type of recordings, download separate audio and video for each participant, plus trim, edit + export different clips from each episode!
Riverside
Podcast Recording
Podcast Editing
Podcast Hosting
This is your all-in-one solution for managing your podcast from idea to publication. Streamline your workflow with tools to organize episode ideas, track guest communication, manage editing and publishing tasks, and plan marketing content—all in one easy-to-use hub.
podcast planner toolkit
Templates & Strategy to Manage & Book Your Podcast Guests
What I listen to in the car 🚙
Looking for a systems shortcut? Take a look at the templates and trainings available in the DIY Systems Shop!
Visit the shop
Resources specifically for photographers
Outsourcing for photographers
bookkeeping
graphic design
podcast management
editing and Culling
admin tasks
Blogging
These are the people/tools I pay to do shit for me!
The best part of working with The Image Salon is their onboarding process designed to learn & replicate your process. I outsource my images and they look just like my editing!
The Image Salon
Save hours per session while their magical unicorns cull, and now edit your sessions. I use Aftershoot to make my first pass, eliminating any images that were out-of-focus, blinking eyes, or motion blur.
Aftershoot
This is the best course I have ever taken, period. If you need a complete system to create a sustainable and profitable photography business, you need Annemie's course!
Simple Sales Blueprint
Sara at What Sara Said helps photographers find their voice through website copy that reflects their style and attracts ideal clients. Her expertise in both creative writing and SEO ensures your site stands out and connects with the right audience.
what sara said
Save hours per session while their magical unicorns cull, and now edit your sessions. I use Aftershoot to make my first pass, eliminating any images that were out-of-focus, blinking eyes, or motion blur.
Aftershoot
The best part of working with The Image Salon is their onboarding process designed to learn & replicate your process. I outsource my images and they look just like my editing!
The Image Salon
Sabrina's blueprint to confidently attract clients and make money. This course teaches marketing from the point of connection. You will feel confident in marketing your business to bring in leads using email marketing, social media, blogging, and referrals, and collaborations.
marketing that attracts
Courses for Photographers
Editing
Melissa Arlena of Picture Perfect Rankings helps photographers simplify SEO to get found on Google. Melissa offers 1:1 services, group programs, and digital products... all which help you optimize your SEO and bring in more inquiries.
