Tools I Use In My Photography Business

When I first started getting into photography, I believe I’m not alone when I say that thinking about allllll of the gear and the software I needed to use on top of the books I had to read… they all just felt completely DAUNTING. I wanted to make it a point that once I figured out my tried and true, I would give them all to Y O U!

Whether you’re starting your own photography business or just need a *refresh* in all things tech and software, THIS is the post for you!

With trial and error, I’ve built a pretty great collection of must-have tech and software applications that are pretty much the main tools I use in my photography business. The wait is over, and I’m so excited to share them all with you!

Applications I use in my photography business:

• Photo Editing: Adobe’s Lightroom Classic & Photoshop
• Culling Photos: Photomechanic 6
• Client Relationship Management: Honeybook – enter code / click “fromkbwithlove” for 50% off your first year membership!
• Online Gallery Platform: Pic-Time – enter code “5DCDMV” for a 30-day free trial 
• Website host: Show It – enter code “fromkbwithlove” for a free month + Studio Leelou‘s templates
• Bookkeeping: Quickbooks Self-Employed: Get 50% off for 6 months.
• Graphics: Canva Pro
• Task Management: Asana
• Daily Journal: Day Designer Journals + their free printable sheets
• Business Bank Account: Bank Novo – receive $40 when you open your account.
• Business Credit Card: Amazon American Express – Get a $100 Amazon Gift Card upon approval!
• Insurance Company: Thimble

Gear I use in my photography business:

• (2) Sony A7iii 
• 35mm F1.4
• 85mm F1.8
• 20mm F1.8
• Flash Godox V860II-O
• Brevite Backpack 
• Single Strap – Coiro
• Double Harness – Rose Anvil
• JBL Clip 3 Portable Speakers

Books I’ve read to grow my photography business:

• Profit First
• Lucky Bitch
• Get Rich, Lucky Bitch
• You’re a Badass at Making Money
• Essentialism
• Atomic Habits
• The Power of Habit
• Building a Story Brand
• Get Rich with the Law of Attraction Secrets

Courses I have taken:

• Dirty Boots and Messy Hair Online Bootcamp (speakers: Benj Haisch, Anni Graham, Peyton Byford and Janelle Elise)
• Posing Course by India Earl
• Passive Income Masterclass by India Earl
• Wedding Summit x 3
• Pricing Workshop by Jai Long
• Pricing Workshop by KT Merry

Podcasts I listened to:

• Make Your Break by Jai Long
• Heart and Hustle by Evie Rupp and Lindsey Roman
• Goal Digger by Jenna Kutcher
• The Jasmine Star Show
• The Clare Wood Podcast
• Chill and Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas
• Learn to Launch with Nicola Dixon

Here you have it! The main tools I use in my photography business. If you have any questions about any of the resources I shared above, feel free to reach out!

*Disclaimer: some of the links above are affiliate links. If you *do* end up purchasing something from them, I’d get a small commission as well, which helps me and is greatly appreciated!