Pixieset Studio Manager is a CRM for photographers that brings booking, payment, and client-work tools together. Clients can check availability, book sessions, and pay online through a booking site. The software supports invoices, contracts, questionnaires, and quotes, including branded document options. Its Mini Sessions Creator builds a schedule from a selected date and number of spots. A visual project board groups work by stage and can hold client details, documents, and sessions. Contact management tracks clients and leads, and customizable forms can be embedded on a website to collect inquiries. Integrations include Google Calendar, Google Meet, and Zoom. Payment options include Pixieset Payments, Stripe, PayPal, and manual payment; Pixieset Payments is available in the United States and Canada. The iOS and Android app supports client messaging, booking inquiries, documents, and project management. A free plan is available, and paid plans start at $12/mo (annual).
Who it is for
It suits photographers who want to manage bookings, payments, documents, leads, and project stages in one system. Mobile apps support client messaging and booking inquiries while away from the web app.
What is good
- Clients can book sessions and pay online.
- Includes invoices, contracts, questionnaires, and quotes.
- Mini Sessions Creator builds a schedule from date and spots.
- Integrates with Google Calendar, Google Meet, and Zoom.
- Mobile apps support messaging and project management.
What to know first
- Free plan allows only three contracts.
- Free plan allows one active session type.
- Pixieset Payments is available only in the United States and Canada.
Verdict
Studio Manager covers booking, client records, documents, and project organization for photography businesses. The free plan has limits on contracts and session types; paid plans add capacity and features.
Pixieset Studio Manager plans and pricing
All plansCompared on photography studio management software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $12/mo
- Online booking
- Yes
- Contracts & e-signatures
- Yes
- Workflow automation
- Yes
- Calendar sync
- Yes
- Invoicing & payments
- Yes
- Lead capture
- Yes


