Time Tracking Software for Photography Studios
Photography work extends far beyond the actual shoot, including extensive editing, retouching, and client communication time. Professional time tracking helps photography studios bill accurately for shoot time, editing, and post-production work while maintaining profitability on photography projects.
Why Photography Studios Need Better Time Tracking
Commercial and portrait photography businesses managing shoots, editing, and image delivery.
Tracking time spent on shoots, including setup, actual shooting, and breakdown
Measuring hours for photo editing, retouching, and color correction
Capturing time for client consultations, location scouting, and equipment preparation
Documenting hours spent on album design, print preparation, and delivery
How AgencyPro Solves Time Tracking for Photography Studios
Smart time tracking with project-level timers, billable/non-billable categorization, and team timesheets.
Track time by photography phase (pre-shoot, shooting, editing, delivery) for detailed billing
Monitor time spent per shoot type (portrait, wedding, commercial, product) to optimize pricing
Categorize time by activity (shooting, editing, retouching, client communication) for accurate service pricing
Generate reports showing time allocation across clients and shoot types for profitability insights
How It Works
Track Shoot Activities
Start timers for shoots, editing sessions, retouching work, or client meetings with automatic project categorization.
Monitor Editing Time
Track time spent on editing, retouching, and post-production separately from shoot time for accurate billing.
Bill and Report
Export time data to invoices showing exactly what photography work was performed, with detailed breakdowns by phase and activity type.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we track time for wedding shoots that last all day?
Use extended timers that can run for full-day events, with the ability to pause for breaks and resume. The system tracks total shoot time including setup, ceremony, reception, and breakdown. You can also track time for second shooters separately, ensuring all crew time is properly captured and billed.
Can we track editing time separately from retouching time?
Yes, you can create separate time categories for basic editing (culling, color correction) versus advanced retouching work. This helps you understand how much time each activity takes and price your photography services more accurately. Many studios bill retouching separately or include a set amount in package pricing.
How do we handle time tracking for location scouting and equipment preparation?
Create separate categories for pre-shoot activities like location scouting, equipment prep, and client consultations. Many photography studios include some of this time in shoot packages, but tracking it separately helps you understand the true cost of photography services and adjust pricing accordingly.
What about tracking time for album design and print preparation?
Track album design and print prep time separately from shooting and editing work. The system allows you to see time spent on these deliverables, helping you price album and print packages accurately. Many studios include basic album design in packages and bill additional design time separately.
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Track Photography Time Accurately
Ensure every hour of photography work is properly tracked and billed. Start tracking time accurately and improve your studio's profitability today.