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Many photographers are making the switch to Element Photo because We offer a simplified user experience, flexible features, streamlined workflow all at a more competitive price point. Here’s how we trump the competition and why we think you should make the switch too ✨

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Element Photo

Managing a photography business can involve using different platforms to share photos, take bookings, and generate invoices. Element Photo was born to handle all of this in one place and make running a business easy for photographers..

Smugmug

SmugMug serves as a comprehensive platform enabling photographers to securely store, effortlessly share, and professionally market their photographic works, including the option to facilitate print sales.

Element Photo vs Smugmug

The Client Galleries and Photography Management Tool You've Been Looking For

The Client Galleries and Photography Management Tool You've Been Looking For

The Client Galleries and Photography Management Tool You've Been Looking For

We've successfully struck a balance between price and comprehensive functionality.

Element Photo

$O per month to Get Started

3GB storage space

Personalized domain

Collect unlimited bookings

No credit card required

24/7 Customer support

Unlimited client conversations

Fast image upload

Custom portfolio templates

Unlimited invoice and financial insights

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Smugmug

Smugmug

$45 per month for full suite

Not a Management System

No Personalized Domain

No Custom Templates

No Free Plan

No Invoicing Feature

Fragmented Pricing

No Storage Specifications

No Booking Feature

Offers Storing and Sharing of Images

Customer support

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INVOICE

Collect payments faster, create professional invoices

With Element Photo, we've got your invoicing needs covered. Our platform allows you to effortlessly create, manage, and send invoices, ensuring a seamless and efficient financial process for your photography business.

FORMS

Transform your lead and feedback collection

Whether you need to capture new bookings, leads or client feedback after a shoot using customizable dynamic forms enable you to easily gather necessary information.

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BOOKINGS

Receive and manage booking requests from clients

Streamline client scheduling and booking processes with Element Photo. Easily manage sessions, receive bookings, and automate reminders.

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CLIENT

Take managing clients to the next level

We prioritize your clients and make it a breeze for you to manage their information and data. Adding, updating, and even deleting client details is a straightforward process,.

Why Element Photo?

Why Element Photo?

Why Element Photo?

Element Photo simplifies business and studio management for photographers. Explore it today to experience the effortless image delivery and proofing it provides.

Element Photo simplifies business and studio management for photographers. Explore it today to experience the effortless image delivery and proofing it provides.

Element Photo simplifies business and studio management for photographers. Explore it today to experience the effortless image delivery and proofing it provides.

Manage your photography business

Take control of your photography business with our all-in-one solution. Get a complete overview of bookings, clients, invoices, forms, notes, and albums in one place. Seamlessly schedule sessions, automate reminders, and efficiently handle appointments. Simplify album management, image proofing, and delivery to ensure a smooth and organized workflow for your photography business.

Share your work

We not only help you build a stunning portfolio website but also ensures that your exceptional work reaches a wider audience.Connect your Google Analytics to gain valuable insights into your online reach and engagement, allowing you to share your work and connect with clients more effectively.

Create and send photography invoices

Say goodbye to invoicing hassles. Our platform allows you to easily generate personalized, professional invoices tailored to your brand. Track payments efficiently, monitor invoice statuses (paid, overdue, outstanding), and even send invoices in multiple currencies hassle-free.

Handle your photography bookings

Simplify the booking process and save valuable time. With our platform, you can schedule client sessions faster, set up your availability effortlessly, and automate booking reminders to keep clients informed. Whether you have confirmed bookings or are receiving requests via dynamic forms, our system ensures you can efficiently manage your photography appointments.

Grow your photography business

Our comprehensive platform empowers photographers to thrive. Manage bookings, gain valuable insights, and streamline your operations effortlessly. Schedule sessions faster, create professional invoices, and expand your online presence with a stunning portfolio website. Embrace simplicity in album management, image proofing, and image delivery.

Manage your photography business

Take control of your photography business with our all-in-one solution. Get a complete overview of bookings, clients, invoices, forms, notes, and albums in one place. Seamlessly schedule sessions, automate reminders, and efficiently handle appointments. Simplify album management, image proofing, and delivery to ensure a smooth and organized workflow for your photography business.

Share your work

We not only help you build a stunning portfolio website but also ensures that your exceptional work reaches a wider audience.Connect your Google Analytics to gain valuable insights into your online reach and engagement, allowing you to share your work and connect with clients more effectively.

Create and send photography invoices

Say goodbye to invoicing hassles. Our platform allows you to easily generate personalized, professional invoices tailored to your brand. Track payments efficiently, monitor invoice statuses (paid, overdue, outstanding), and even send invoices in multiple currencies hassle-free.

Handle your photography bookings

Simplify the booking process and save valuable time. With our platform, you can schedule client sessions faster, set up your availability effortlessly, and automate booking reminders to keep clients informed. Whether you have confirmed bookings or are receiving requests via dynamic forms, our system ensures you can efficiently manage your photography appointments.

Grow your photography business

Our comprehensive platform empowers photographers to thrive. Manage bookings, gain valuable insights, and streamline your operations effortlessly. Schedule sessions faster, create professional invoices, and expand your online presence with a stunning portfolio website. Embrace simplicity in album management, image proofing, and image delivery.

Manage your photography business

Take control of your photography business with our all-in-one solution. Get a complete overview of bookings, clients, invoices, forms, notes, and albums in one place. Seamlessly schedule sessions, automate reminders, and efficiently handle appointments. Simplify album management, image proofing, and delivery to ensure a smooth and organized workflow for your photography business.

Share your work

We not only help you build a stunning portfolio website but also ensures that your exceptional work reaches a wider audience.Connect your Google Analytics to gain valuable insights into your online reach and engagement, allowing you to share your work and connect with clients more effectively.

Create and send photography invoices

Say goodbye to invoicing hassles. Our platform allows you to easily generate personalized, professional invoices tailored to your brand. Track payments efficiently, monitor invoice statuses (paid, overdue, outstanding), and even send invoices in multiple currencies hassle-free.

Handle your photography bookings

Simplify the booking process and save valuable time. With our platform, you can schedule client sessions faster, set up your availability effortlessly, and automate booking reminders to keep clients informed. Whether you have confirmed bookings or are receiving requests via dynamic forms, our system ensures you can efficiently manage your photography appointments.

Grow your photography business

Our comprehensive platform empowers photographers to thrive. Manage bookings, gain valuable insights, and streamline your operations effortlessly. Schedule sessions faster, create professional invoices, and expand your online presence with a stunning portfolio website. Embrace simplicity in album management, image proofing, and image delivery.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Here are some of the questions that have propped up a number of times from our customers.

Here are some of the questions that have propped up a number of times from our customers.

Do you offer a Free Plan?

Yes, we do provide a free plan with limited features. This free plan allows you to explore our services, get a sense of what we offer, and assess its suitability for your needs. Although it doesn't encompass all premium features, it's a valuable starting point to experience our value. Should you require more advanced capabilities, upgrading to a paid plan is seamless. Feel welcome to enroll in our free plan to begin your journey today.

Do you offer a Free Plan?

Yes, we do provide a free plan with limited features. This free plan allows you to explore our services, get a sense of what we offer, and assess its suitability for your needs. Although it doesn't encompass all premium features, it's a valuable starting point to experience our value. Should you require more advanced capabilities, upgrading to a paid plan is seamless. Feel welcome to enroll in our free plan to begin your journey today.

Do you offer a Free Plan?

Yes, we do provide a free plan with limited features. This free plan allows you to explore our services, get a sense of what we offer, and assess its suitability for your needs. Although it doesn't encompass all premium features, it's a valuable starting point to experience our value. Should you require more advanced capabilities, upgrading to a paid plan is seamless. Feel welcome to enroll in our free plan to begin your journey today.

Can I change my plan later?

Absolutely, you have the flexibility to change your plan at any time. If your needs evolve or you require additional features, you can easily upgrade to a higher-tier plan or adjust your subscription to better suit your requirements.

Can I change my plan later?

Absolutely, you have the flexibility to change your plan at any time. If your needs evolve or you require additional features, you can easily upgrade to a higher-tier plan or adjust your subscription to better suit your requirements.

Can I change my plan later?

Absolutely, you have the flexibility to change your plan at any time. If your needs evolve or you require additional features, you can easily upgrade to a higher-tier plan or adjust your subscription to better suit your requirements.

What is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy is designed to provide you with clarity and flexibility. You are free to cancel your subscription at any time. If you decide to cancel, your current subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing cycle. After that, you will no longer be charged, and your access to our services will cease.

What is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy is designed to provide you with clarity and flexibility. You are free to cancel your subscription at any time. If you decide to cancel, your current subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing cycle. After that, you will no longer be charged, and your access to our services will cease.

What is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy is designed to provide you with clarity and flexibility. You are free to cancel your subscription at any time. If you decide to cancel, your current subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing cycle. After that, you will no longer be charged, and your access to our services will cease.

How does billing work?

You are billed either every month or yearly depending on the payment frequency you subscribe to. You'll need to input your card information the first time. This information is securely store with our payment providers who are PCI compliant. They ensure that you are billed correctly and that your details are safe.

How does billing work?

You are billed either every month or yearly depending on the payment frequency you subscribe to. You'll need to input your card information the first time. This information is securely store with our payment providers who are PCI compliant. They ensure that you are billed correctly and that your details are safe.

How does billing work?

You are billed either every month or yearly depending on the payment frequency you subscribe to. You'll need to input your card information the first time. This information is securely store with our payment providers who are PCI compliant. They ensure that you are billed correctly and that your details are safe.

How do I change my account email?

You can send us an email to support@element.photo and we'll make this happen. You may need to verify that the account belongs to you.

How do I change my account email?

You can send us an email to support@element.photo and we'll make this happen. You may need to verify that the account belongs to you.

How do I change my account email?

You can send us an email to support@element.photo and we'll make this happen. You may need to verify that the account belongs to you.