If you’re a photographer or wedding creative trying to find a system that supports both your work and your client experience, I honestly can’t recommend HoneyBook enough. I used to manage my entire client process through a mix of Google Docs, email threads, random folders, and sheer memory. I’m not proud of it. It worked… until it didn’t.

There came a point in my business where I realized I couldn’t just “wing it” anymore. Not if I wanted to give my clients the kind of experience I’m always talking about – something seamless, thoughtful, elevated, and easy for them.

The real magic? The little automations I’ve set up. A reminder before their payment is due. A check-in email a few weeks before their wedding. A link to their engagement session style guide. These are all things I used to try and remember on my own. Now HoneyBook just takes care of it and my clients still get those intentional touchpoints that feel personal and warm.

I also love that I can see exactly where everyone is in the process at a glance. Who’s just booked, who still needs to fill out their questionnaire, whose gallery I need to send next week – it’s all in there. And if I’m ever on the road or mid-shoot, I can pull it up on my phone and have everything I need in seconds.

That’s when I finally started using HoneyBook, and to be honest, I haven’t looked back. I’m not someone who likes to recommend tools just for the sake of it. But HoneyBook really has become one of those behind-the-scenes things that holds my business together. It helps me stay present with my clients without dropping the ball on logistics.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin trying to do it all manually, or just want to create a smoother experience for your clients, I’d honestly give it a try.

You can use this link to get 30% off if you’re curious. It’s how I started, and it gave me space to test it out without going all-in at first.