Getting paid as a photographer shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. If you’ve ever chased down a deposit, fumbled with late payments, or had awkward pricing conversations, you’re not alone. That’s why PhotoBiz gives you streamlined, professional tools to get paid faster, book smarter, and grow your photography income with confidence.

Whether you shoot portraits, weddings, branding, or mini sessions, here are 5 ways you can get paid as a photographer using PhotoBiz—while offering your clients a seamless experience from inquiry to delivery.

Before we dive into specific tools, let’s highlight a few industry standards that support better client relationships and timely payments:

• Set clear pricing with custom service pages or pricing guides using your PhotoBiz website builder.
• Always use contracts to establish expectations and payment terms. (PhotoBiz Forms let you collect signed agreements digitally!)
• Request a retainer to lock in bookings and prevent cancellations.
• Set late fee policies upfront, and remind clients through automated emails.
• Offer flexible payment options to improve client satisfaction.
• Keep communication open, especially around money matters. Transparency builds trust.

1. Send Invoices with Payment Links

PhotoBiz lets you create custom invoices and send secure payment links directly to your clients via email or text. You can:

• Set payment due dates
• Add tax, discounts, or tips
• Track who paid what and when
• Everything syncs to your client records, making it simple to manage your finances.

Example:
If you're a wedding photographer, send an invoice for a $3,000 package with a $750 deposit due upfront and the rest due 30 days before the wedding. You can use PhotoBiz to send an automated reminder a week before the final balance is due.

🛠 Bonus Tip: Use saved invoice templates for mini sessions, headshots, or wedding packages to save time.

2. Get Paid During Booking

With PhotoBiz Online Booking, clients can choose a session type, select a date, sign a contract, and pay right away—all in one seamless flow. Whether you collect a full session fee or just a deposit upfront, booking with built-in payments helps:

• Prevent no-shows
• Eliminate manual back-and-forth
• Deliver a polished, professional experience

Example:
If you're a family photographer, runs fall mini sessions every October. You can sets up 20-minute time slots on your booking calendar and require a $250 payment at the time of booking. No chasing payments. No no-shows.

📆 Perfect for: Mini sessions, studio days, and branding shoots.

3. Use Integrated Payment Processing

PhotoBiz integrates with secure processors like Stripe and Square, allowing you to accept:

• Credit/debit cards
• Apple Pay, Google Pay
• Buy Now, Pay Later options (via Stripe)

You never have to leave the PhotoBiz platform to collect payments—everything’s automated and mobile-friendly.

Great for: All photographers, especially those selling larger packages

Example:
If you're a boudoir photographer, offer a $1,200 luxury experience package. Some clients opt to pay in full, while others use Buy Now, Pay Later for more flexibility. Stripe handles it all—she gets paid either way.

4. Sell Digital Downloads & Add-Ons

Inside your client galleries, you can enable digital image sales. Here’s how it works:

• Upload full galleries and include a set number of downloads in your package.
• Enable clients to purchase additional images or full gallery access.
• Upsell edited vs. unedited versions, or bundle digitals with prints.

This is an easy way to increase your per-session revenue without adding more work. 

Great for: Senior, boudoir, pet, and milestone photographers

Example:
You can includes 10 retouched digital images in her senior session package. Upload 40 finals to the gallery and enables digital sales. Many seniors (and parents) buy extras or the full gallery for $200 more.

5. Sell More With the PhotoBiz Store

With the PhotoBiz Store, you can:

• Create gift cards
• Link store items in Client Galleries
• Sell framed prints, canvases, albums, and more

🎁 Ideal for family portraits, seniors, and weddings—turn galleries into meaningful keepsakes while boosting your bottom line.

Great for: Wedding, family, newborn, senior, and fine art photographers

Example:
If you're a family photographer, includes a $100 print credit via a gift card in the $750 full session package. Clients can order prints and framed wall art directly from their gallery. No back-and-forth needed.

PhotoBiz does more than just help you get paid—it helps you run a thriving, professional photography business. Here’s how:

• Client Galleries – Beautiful, mobile-friendly galleries with download limits, proofing, print integration, and more.
• Online Store – Sell prints, products, or digital files from any gallery or as a standalone shop.
• Forms & Contracts – Create lead capture forms, digital contracts, and questionnaires to collect info and signatures with ease.
• Email Marketing – Automate reminders, retarget leads, or announce sales and seasonal promos.
• Website Builder – Use clean, modern templates built for photographers. Showcase your work, pricing, blog, and integrate booking or galleries all in one place.

With the right tools in place, getting paid doesn’t have to be complicated. PhotoBiz empowers you to diversify your services and offer an unforgettable client experience—from first click to final payment.

Want help setting up your payment workflows? Let our team help — or explore our blog for more tips to grow your photography business.