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The Photography Business Tool Stack: What You Actually Need
It's easy to end up paying for a gallery app, a CRM, an invoicing tool, a calendar and a scheduler, and copying data between them. Here's what you really need.
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The core jobs
| Job | What you need | In Snapflo |
|---|---|---|
| Enquiries & quotes | Saved packages, WhatsApp sending | Quotations |
| Scheduling | Calendar, clash warnings | Events + Google Calendar |
| Billing | GST bills, part payments, reminders | GST billing |
| Delivery | Branded galleries, PIN, watermark | Client galleries |
| Selection & album | Online selection and approval | Selection, album approval |
| Event sharing | QR + face match | Live Photo Share |
| Marketing | Post to social media | Social posting |
| Shop | Products and stock | Inventory |
Tools you still need separately
- Editing software for your photos and videos
- A backup strategy for RAW files (two copies, one off-site)
- Accounting with your CA for filing