Pixieset wants a separate gallery account. ShootProof wants per-image storage tiers. 17hats wants $35/mo plus a separate site builder. You'll have a working portfolio site, inquiry-to-contract flow, invoice automation, and gallery-delivery sequences set up before your next shoot.
Per-shoot-type inquiry forms. WhatsApp lands with date, location, package, budget. Confirm or suggest the next open date in one tap.
Contract from template (tap to sign), deposit invoice on signing, balance invoice the week before. Reminders chase unpaid invoices on WhatsApp.
Private gallery link to the client by WhatsApp. 7d + 25d download reminders. 48h after download, a 1-tap WhatsApp review request — 4+ routes public.
| Feature | DCS | The other guys |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 5 min | 3 separate apps to stitch |
| Cost | Flat $49-149/mo all-in | Pixieset + 17hats + site = $80+/mo |
| WhatsApp inquiry routing | Native, 1 click | Email + manual intake |
| Contract → invoice → gallery | One pipeline | Hop between 3 logins |
| Auto review collection | Built in | Manual ask, often skipped |
| Own your client list + galleries | Yes — CSV + storage export | Locked into their platform |
Every shoot type on your site has its own inquiry form — wedding, newborn, brand, event. Lead fills it, WhatsApp lands with date, location, package interest, budget. You confirm availability or suggest the next open date without an email thread.
Yes. Once a date is confirmed, DCS generates a contract from your template (signed via tap), then a deposit invoice with a Stripe / Razorpay / UPI link. Balance invoice fires the week before the shoot. Reminders chase unpaid invoices on WhatsApp.
Upload the final edits, DCS generates a private gallery link and a WhatsApp message to the client with download instructions and expiry. Reminder fires at 7d and 25d if they haven't downloaded. Print-order add-ons available on Photography OS.
48 hours after the gallery is downloaded, a WhatsApp asks for a short review with a 1-tap link to Google or your preferred review site. Anything 4+ stars routes public; sub-4 routes private to you first. Quietly boosts your search rank without nagging.
No. Flat monthly fee. No transaction fees. Stripe / Razorpay / UPI fees go directly to your processor. Your shoot revenue stays yours.