We all know that getting clients to order prints and complete the session cycle is a great way to add value to their session and more money to your bank account. It’s up to you to encourage and remind your clients that purchasing prints is the final step of the process and Iris Works makes…

You might be wondering are photography conferences worth it with all of the time, expense, and possible travel? We would say a big resounding YES! Conferences can offer you a lot, but you want to make sure you choose one that best fits what you are wanting to focus on. Here are four reasons why…

How many of you have had a portrait client cancel on you? Yes, it happens all of the time. And how many of you didn’t collect a retainer for that session since it’s just one more step for you to manage? We hear all of the time that photographers aren’t collecting retainers for their portrait…

It’s not always as easy as sending an invoice and getting a signed contract. Sometimes, when pricing falls outside of a standard package, a client would like to receive a quote for your work (corporate shoots, destination weddings, etc.). Iris Works has you covered! In the Invoice section of your Studio Settings, you now have…

Recently, we changed our Facebook User Group to be the Iris Works Community because we wanted it to be more about the industry as a whole. One thing that we know for sure is that our users (and our future users) are part of a bigger community of photographers. Because of this, we wanted our…

Love. Ultimately, we’re in the business of love, right? So what better day than TODAY to share some of the resources that make our heart go pitter-patter? Here are some of our true loves: The Rachel Vanoven Collective. The Collective first became an idea several years ago when newborn and family photographer (and Iris Works user)…

It’s hard to believe, but it’s time to start preparing for your spring mini-sessions. Starting early and building buzz around your mini-session offerings is a great way to ensure that you schedule is full of your ideal clients! We’ve put together a few ways to rock those mini-sessions and have people standing in line for…

It’s inevitable: the weather will get you. No matter what part in the country you’re in—or what kind of photography you do—you’re sure to run into some adverse weather that will make your session a little more interesting. Your best bet is to be prepared and communicate with your clients throughout the process. Here are…

Many of us have been inspired by the recent Marie Kondo craze (it’s okay to admit it), and whether you’ve picked up her book or binged her Netflix series, it’s easy to see how getting rid of things that don’t spark joy makes sense. Why not carry that over to your photography business? Here are…

Any photographer who has been in the industry for awhile knows that there comes a time where you ask yourself, “Do I need a photography studio?” There are many genres in photography where having a studio would be a good fit for their business and knowing when to take the leap is a big part…