Photographer's manual proofing workflow using cloud storage and numbered lists causes miscommunication and wasted time matching client selections to files.

Existing cloud storage solutions lack built-in proofing, selection, and communication features, forcing manual number-based selection that leads to errors.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 2, 2026

Workarounds Described

uploads photos to Drive
shares folder with client
client sends back list of image numbers
double-checks list and moves/edit those photos

Implied Software Gaps

Proofing platform that lets clients select photos by clicking on them and automatically updates an editable selection list

App Concept

SelectShot Pro

A dedicated proofing and client selection platform that allows photographers to upload galleries, clients can favorite or tag images with comments, and selections are automatically synced to an edit queue. Eliminates number-matching and reduces back-and-forth.

Key Features

Upload galleries with drag-and-drop for individual shoots or events
Clients can like, star, or tag images and add comments
Automatic edit queue that updates in real-time with client selections
Customizable gallery links with password protection and expiry
Integration with Lightroom and Capture One for direct import of selecteds

Target Users: Professional photographers (wedding, portrait, event) at solo or small studios handling 10-100 clients per month

Revenue Model: $29/mo per user SaaS subscription with a free tier limited to 5 galleries

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Google Drive

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