The Iris Blog

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...

We are excited to announce the addition of our most popularly requested feature: PAYMENT SCHEDULES. You can now create one invoice with multiple payments and due dates - simple as that! You can set up installments on any invoice and base the payment schedule on...

Erika Pearce is an Iris user and an incredible motherhood and birth photographer based in the Northshore of Louisiana. I recently chatted with her about how she knew from the start that birth photography was her inspiration, her constant pursuit of work/family balance...

The decision about whether or not to share your pricing online is a hot topic in the photography industry. You could ask twenty photographers and get twenty answers. Every workshop offers a different strategy. There are endless articles online defending one argument...

We love brilliant ideas for photographers, so we present to you: Style & Select. Friends and photographers Holly Beach and Melissa Grindstaff created Style & Select, a service that lets you or your clients coordinate, select and buy the outfits for their photo...

Let’s get real vulnerable here. Have you felt shocked that people continue to book you or pay for your art? Win an award that you didn’t feel like you deserved?? Feel like your work isn’t good enough or not as good as (insert other photographer here)? You’re not...

Real talk: the overwhelming nature of mini-sessions can be scary. There are so many moving parts, they involve so much back and forth, and it can be so tricky to keep track of each client. Well, worry no more! The Iris booking feature allows your clients to pick an...

Have you heard the news? The brand new Iris mobile app is finally here… and we are ready to celebrate!  We have released the beta version of our on-the-go mobile app for users to stay connected to their businesses. Our mobile app pairs perfectly with our web...

Nothing makes a business owner more anxious than having to deal with a frustrated client. Staying ahead of questions like, “How much will this cost me?” will position you as the expert and ensure that your clients have an amazing experience. Here are three top...