Pixieset

Well built all-in-one tool for running a photography business

Commentaires : I started out with just the Client Gallery Hosting version of Pixieset, but added the whole suite later as my business grew. I was swayed to the complete suite when they offered the Studio Manager feature, which allows you to schedule photography shoots and events.

Avantages :

Pixieset's interface for managing its 5 applications is very well made and easy to use. It allows total control of the customization and upkeep of all aspects of your business from Client Gallery, Website, Store and Studio Manager.

Inconvénients :

The larger Pixieset app packages for all applications can be a bit of an investment for photographers starting out. But the time you save by using Pixieset and its tools, can be applied to photoshoot and making money.

Perfect for me!

Avantages :

I’ve used pixieset for years and can’t be more pleased with all the features it’s offered and continues to add to. I’ve never had any issues and it’s affordability is an appreciated asset. I suggest this software to anyone in my business. As a technologically challenged individual, I assure you, you can’t go wrong.

Inconvénients :

I really have no complaints other than the lack of mobile features and capabilities on the photographers side.

Fantastic service with one major flaw

Commentaires : A fantastic service that ultimately led me to feel like I was locked into their service due to the extremely inefficient ways of downloading your own pictures.

Avantages :

Very easy to use and constantly updating. I never felt the need to find a different hosting service. Galleries were always very professional looking with very little effort required. Their POD side of things weren't the greatest, and often way too expensive. Overall, I was very happy with the service they provided

Inconvénients :

Migrating to a different platform was actually quite the pain. I don't backup my photography physically, I used Pixieset as my primary source of my photos as cloud hosting is significantly more reliable than hosting on a physical drive. This was great and all, but gallery organization was very average at best but that was even the major downfall. I made the switch to start using Amazon Photos as my cloud backup, and it is clear Pixieset wants to make bulk downloading a very difficult task. This was the last thing I expected and overall the reason I give them 3 stars. I felt very locked into the service with 10k+ pictures and 300-400 albums and galleries. When asking their support staff if they offered any bulk downloading solutions, they said they do not. Each of my galleries are locked by a PIN with the option to download entire galleries turn off... So I had to go into each gallery, one by one, turn off the PIN and allow gallery download, so that I can go in and view my own galleries like a client would and download all my galleries... A serious pain in the butt. Took Migrating to Amazon Photos took about 7 hours (not counting upload times). You can't even download entire galleries from the back-end. The only way to download your galleries is to do it just like your Client would... where you input your email, and they let you know when the gallery is ready to download. Insane for a photo service in 2024.

Pixieset for Photographers

Commentaires : I have been very happy with it over the past 6 months of using it for my business.

Avantages :

I love the customer support offered in Pixieset. Their editor is very easy to use and everything is tailored to photographers' needs which is nice compared to other similar software.

Inconvénients :

Sometimes I wish I could customize more, but the ease of use makes it worth it to give up a little of that.

My Favorite Gallery Software

Commentaires : I have used Pixieset for almost 7 years. It has been my go-to for delivery of client images and I plan to use it for many more years to come. I know the images are safe on the pixieset cloud and easily accessible to clients.

Avantages :

I love how professional pixieset looks and how easy it is for my clients to access their full resolution digital files. They can also order prints and download images. It's great for proofing and reviewing images as well.

Inconvénients :

Sometimes clients have a difficult time downloading the images.