Top 6 Automation Tools for Photographers

1) Sprout Studio -

Sprout Studio is an all-in-one studio management system for photographers. It offers several features designed to automate certain aspects of your photography business. From client management to appointment scheduling, invoicing, and email marketing, Sprout Studio can handle the tasks, allowing you to dedicate more energy to what you do best: capturing the perfect moments behind the lens.

2) 17 Hats -

17 Hats, probably named because of all the hats you wear, is another tool designed with photographers in mind. It offers a centralized platform to manage all the behind-the-scenes operations. Customizable workflows, client management, and lead generation are just a few of the features that make 17 Hats a great choice. 

3) Táve -

Táve boasts client management, contract handling, and invoicing tools. One of its best features is its ability to create custom automation rules, ensuring you never miss a deadline or forget a client interaction. Send reminders, intake forms, feedback requests, and more. 

4) Iris Works -

Iris Works allows you to automate vital session information, contracts, questionnaires, invoices, and other crucial client details. Their workflows are pre-programmed or can be fully customized to suit their specific business needs.

5) Studio Ninja -

Studio Ninja is known for its user-friendliness. It simplifies the photographer's workflow by automating client relationship management, invoicing, scheduling, and contract management. Other tools include follow-up email and reminders automations ensuring your clients are consistently informed and engaged.

6) CloudSpot Studio-

CloudSpot Studio specializes in automating the client gallery and delivery experience for photographers. It allows you to create online galleries, automate print sales, and make sure you are giving clients a timely delivery of galleries. The tool also offers insights through reports on gallery performance, simplifying the process of choosing your offerings to meet your clients' preferences.

(Bonus) Flodesk - FloDesk is NOT an automation tool, but don't sleep on their workflows for email sequences! These are fairly easy to set up (in my humble opinion) and can help build the relationship with your contacts before you even speak with them on the phone!

As a photographer, think of automation as one of the important tools in your Swiss army knife. If used correctly, they can save time, and improve client relationships, and business growth!