The Best Photographer Tools You Need for Your Photography Business

This business? It started with a vision (and a ridiculous amount of internet tabs). No college degree, no business background, just a lot of curiosity, stubbornness, and a dream to build something that served you—the photographer juggling 30-50 weddings a year, editing past midnight, and still trying to squeeze in a personal life.

Honestly, I had no idea what I was doing at first. I googled every term, tried every tool, failed, started over, and learned everything the hard way. But through that trial and error came something real—Edited By Artists. And now, what started with one person is a whole team of experts who care deeply about the photographers we work with.

Our clients are seasoned pros who are looking for a bit of work-life balance. Some are moms trying to make space for their families again. Others are creatives who want to spend more time doing what they love—shooting and building relationships, not stuck behind a computer editing on Lightroom all day. Either way, the goal is the same: to give you your life back without sacrificing quality or creative control.

So here’s a peek behind the curtain—these are the tools that keep this editing biz running like a dream and help us serve our clients with the precision, consistency, and heart they deserve.

The Photographer Tools We Can’t Live Without: 

• Adobe Lightroom

  Where the magic happens. We use Lightroom for all of our editing, especially for its incredible color grading and AI tools. We’re obsessed with the AI cloning feature. Get 40% off your first month.

• Airtable

  Airtable is our brain. We track everything here—client preferences, editing notes, timelines. It’s beautiful, functional, and honestly kind of fun to use. Here’s $10 credit if you want to try it.

• Big Cat Creative

  If your website needs a refresh, this is where to go. Beautiful, modern templates that are easy to customize and actually feel like you. It’s time to look as high-end as you are.

• Canva

  Quick, on-brand design work? Done. We use Canva to create branded guides, social content, and internal materials. It's a staple for visual consistency.

• Fiverr

  Need help with something techy, creative, or just time-consuming? Fiverr has freelancers for everything. We’ve used it for website fixes, packaging design, and even CRM help. Get 10% off your first order.

• Flodesk

  Our email marketing platform of choice. It’s intuitive, clean, and beautifully designed. Yes, it’s a little spendy—but if ease-of-use is what’s holding you back from email marketing, this solves it. 50% off your subscription!

• Honeybook

  The best photographer CRM. From client onboarding to contracts, invoices, and timelines, Honeybook makes everything simple. We can’t imagine running this business without it. Save 30% off of your first year.

• Making Margin Bookkeeping

  Alicia is our go-to. She's meticulous, organized, and keeps our finances in check. She’s the reason our books stay buttoned up. Get 15% off cleanup services by mentioning EBA.

• Nicole Sturgeon – Pinterest & Blogging Expert

  If you want consistent inquiries without burning out on social media, Nicole is your girl. She gets your blogs ranking on Google and your Pins driving real leads. Use code Nicole10 for 10% off. Use code Nicole10 to get 10% off.

• Planoly

  Yes, we plan our Instagram. If we didn’t, it wouldn’t get posted. Planoly helps us stay consistent without losing our minds. Save $10 off your plan.

• Slack

  Our team lives on Slack. From editing notes to dog pics, this is how we stay connected and on track. Pro tip: we organize everything by client so nothing gets missed.

• Wetransfer

  For file delivery. It’s fast, brandable, and has white-label options that make your edits feel like they came straight from you. You can get $10 off a paid subscription and it’s worth it if you want a branded way to send files.

Why These Photographer Tools Matter:

We don’t just use these tools because they’re trendy—they help us give our clients the best experience possible. Our process is deeply personalized. Every new photographer we work with fills out an intake form that includes their preferences, presets, editing notes, and sample galleries. We match you with a dedicated editor who gets to know your work inside and out. It’s a partnership, not a production line.

Whether you’re a seasoned wedding photographer overwhelmed by back-to-back events, or a newer photographer still figuring out your style, our goal is to help you create more breathing room in your life and grow your business with confidence. Most of our clients are women, many are moms, and all of them are talented creatives who just need more time—time to shoot, rest, dream, and live.

Want to Work With Us?

We handle the editing. You handle the magic.

When you work with us, you're not just outsourcing—you're upgrading. Let us take care of the culling, editing, and retouching so you can focus on what matters most.

Here’s to creating more space in your life and leveling up your business—without the burnout.

xx

The EBA Team