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The Tools I Actually Use in My Business

Skip the overwhelm. These are the tools I use to save time, stay organized, and run a more profitable photography business.

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The Tools I Actually Use in My Business

Skip the overwhelm. These are the tools I use to save time, stay organized, and run a more profitable photography business.

Tools of the trade

 

Nicole's Favorite Resources:

 

Cloudspot

Gallery + CRM Software

Cloudspot handles everything from gorgeous client galleries to CRM, and it's been a cornerstone of Nicole's business for years. If you want a polished, professional client experience without the tech headache, start here.

EXPLORE CLOUDSPOT

 

Imagen

AI Editing

Imagen is the AI editing software that gave Nicole back hours of her life — seriously, the time savings are almost unfair. If you're still editing every single image by hand, it's time to work smarter.

GET 1,500 FREE EDITS

 

SmartAlbums

Album Design

Smart Albums is the reason Nicole actually offers albums because when design takes ten minutes or less, there's no excuse not to. Stop leaving that revenue on the table.

USE THE CODE: FREEDOMFOCUS to save 15%

START DESIGNING

 

Kit

Email Marketing Software

Kit is Nicole's email marketing platform of choice, and she will die on the hill that every single photographer needs email marketing in their business. Your social media following can disappear overnight but your email list is yours forever.

 

START EMAIL MARKETING

 

TheLawTog

Contracts + Trademarks

Contracts and trademarks aren't the most exciting part of running a business, but they are non-negotiable. The Law Tog makes it accessible and affordable for photographers who want to protect what they've built.

 USE THE CODE: NICOLE10 to save 10%

SEARCH CONTRACTS

 

Website Templates

Connor Walberg 

Connor Wahlberg builds stunning photographer websites at every level, whether you want a DIY template, a done-for-you option, or a fully custom site built from scratch. And as an SEO expert, he makes sure people can actually find you once you're live.

 

EXPLORE TEMPLATES

 

Gusto

Payroll Services

Gusto is the payroll service Nicole uses to run payroll for her S-corp, and while payroll isn't exactly thrilling, keeping more of your money absolutely is. If you're at the point where you need a payroll solution, this is the one to check out.

 

START YOUR PAYROLL

 

YNAB

Money Management Software

YNAB is the budgeting software Nicole swears by for both her personal and business finances, giving her total clarity on where money is coming from, where it's going, and what's actually left after, ahem, the horse expenses. If you've ever wondered where your money went, this is your answer.

 

MANAGE YOUR MONEY

 

Backblaze

Data Cloud Backup

Nicole considers Backblaze non-negotiable for every photographer because hard drive failure is inevitable and losing years of work is not something you can undo. Simple, affordable, and the kind of thing you'll be very grateful you set up before you needed it.

 

 

PROTECT YOUR DATA

 

Note: Some of these links may be affiliate links. I only recommend tools I personally use and trust.

Want Help Putting This All Together?

Tools are just one piece. If you want guidance on how to use them to build your photography skills and business, explore my programs and training.

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