In this episode, Rosslyn and Mikyla dive deep into the essential software that every food photographer needs to stay organized, wow clients, and scale their creative business with confidence. From CRM tools and gallery delivery platforms to editing software and video production tools, they cover exactly what’s working for them in 2025—and what’s worth investing in now to land higher-paying clients. If you want to work smarter (not harder) and build systems that support your growth, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• How HoneyBook helps streamline proposals, payments, and client tracking
• How to simplify your social media scheduling with free tools like Metricool 
• How ClickUp supports team collaboration, project planning, and creative shot prep
• How Pixieset helps you protect and professionally deliver photo galleries
• How QuickBooks makes tax season easier for creative freelancers
• How your choice of video editing tools depends on your business goals
• How building systems in advance can help you attract higher-paying clients
• Why consistency matters more than constantly switching platforms

Helpful Links:

• HoneyBook – CRM for managing contracts, proposals, payments, and automation
• Metricool – Social media planning and scheduling
• ClickUp – Project management and task tracking
• Pixieset – Gallery delivery and image licensing
• Lightroom Classic – Photo editing
• Photoshop – Photo retouching and cleanup
• QuickBooks Self-Employed – Business expense and tax tracking
• Premiere Pro – Advanced video editing
• CapCut – Social video editing
• InShot – Mobile video editing
• TubeBuddy – YouTube SEO and keyword research
• Your Money or Your Life (Book) – Referenced in time tracking discussion