Running a photography business takes many tools and softwares. After trying and testing many popular tools in the photography industry, I have some tried-and-true favorites that I cannot manage my business without. I hope I can help other photographers in sharing these resources!
Tool Box
My Photography
For the business
Mailchimp for Email Marketing
Google Docs for Note Taking
Session for Client Scheduling
Pixieset for Galleries
Canva for Media + Design
For Photo Editing
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Photo Mechanic
KJ Preset Process
16" Macbook Pro
In My camera bags
Canon EOS R6 x 2
Canon RF 28-70mm 2.0
Sigma Art 50mm 1.4
Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8
Canon RF 85mm 2.0
Canon Speedlite x 2
House of Flynn Carryall
Favorite Tools
This is what I use in my business day in and day out!
Start sending gorgeous galleries. Pixieset is an easy to use photo gallery delivery system. I've been using it for years!
pixieset
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Hate your website? You won't when you use Showit. Showit + EM Shop makes building your website EASY!
Showit
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This is *literally* the best scheduler on the market. I've tried them all and Session wins HANDS-DOWN!
Session
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I can't say enough good things about Katelyn James education! My business would not be what it is today without her courses and community!
KJ Education
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Photographing yummy food straight from your kitchen? Yes please! This course will teach you everything AND connect you with clients!
Pretty Focused
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Canva makes designing gorgeous templates, brochures, and guides easy. If you are a content creator in any capacity you need Canva!
Canva
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The 12 Week Year // Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington
Profit First // Mike Michalowicz
Worth Every Penny // Erin Verbeck & Sarah Petty
Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots // by Mary Marantz
Finish // Jon Acuff
The Artist's Way // Julia Cameron
Books to Transform Your Business
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