website & blog

editing software

culling

outsourcing

online photo gallery

preparing blog images

album design

canvas prints

rolling bags

flash modifiers

client management system

virtual bookkeeper

tracking miles

business cards

online payments

email scheduling

printing

rebates

coupons

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We use Lightroom to edit all of our sessions and Photoshop to design custom blog feature images.

Renders your images at lightning speed so you can quickly and efficiently choose the images you want to edit. 

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We’ve been using this for YEARS! It is perfect for shooting and sharing AND in person sales. Set your own prices and easily share digital downloads with your clients! Plus, get an extra 10% off!

Pair and size images for your blog seamlessly while saving you a TON of time!

Seamlessly design album spreads in minutes! 

Quality canvases that are actually affordable! Get $10 off your first order! 

The best rolling bags in the business. The Airport Security V3 is TSA approved and fits ALL of my gear! #itsamiracle And the Airport Roller Derby is great for traveling lighter PLUS it has 360 degree wheels that make traveling from terminal to terminal a breeze. Get free gear + free shipping.

Magmod magsphere—the best invention since sliced bread. Create beautiful soft light ON CAMERA!

You’ll also need the Maggrip to attach the Magsphere to. 

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The lowest credit card processing AND works with Dubsado! Get free processing on up to $1,000 in credit card transactions.

Schedule emails to send during regular business hours while you’re writing them at midnight. Boomerang will remind you to follow up with emails, as well. 

What I use for printing client materials (like a magazine style guide!)

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As a new photographer I didn’t know which editing software was most efficient, or which business apps to use, or where to even print my business cards! I wasted so much valuable time researching the best of the best, and I want to share my absolute can’t-live-without resources so you can grow your business instead of reinventing the wheel. 

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