PhotographyClient Communication & Experience3MediumPhotographer$ implied

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.

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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
Part of App Idea
Select & Deliver

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