Pixieset – Studio Manager

I used Acuity for years but decided to switch to Pixieset since I used them for my gallery delivery and website but this transition has not been easy. I’ve had many successful transactions go through and still don’t have access to use the Instant Payout feature. The calendar, projects and sessions are organized messier than acuity. I have to use an integrated Google calendar to print the actual calendar and it’s not as seamless as Acuity when referencing questionnaires and viewing appointment info. I end up having to open up studio manager in several tabs on my laptop to be able to easily see everything. It’s just not as simply organized as Acuity. So much so that I’ve continued to pay Acuity’s monthly fee because I’ve wanted to go back to them. I’ve hoped I would feel better about studio manager but the non-access to instant payouts is getting annoying when I’ve been in business for over 8 years and the messy layout is annoying me too

I just started using this app to help me fully start my photography business and I’m loving every bit of it. There are just a few things i really wish Pixieset would add!! 1. I wish there were documents that i could just simply upload or create brand new, that wasn’t a contract, questionnaire, etc. 2. For the mobile app, SO BADLY do I wish there were iPhone widgets for the calendar feature!! I hate that i have to fully open the app every single day just to check my schedule. I do manually put my sessions on my Google calendar and as a widget on my home screen. But, i just really wish there was one separately for studio manager that had all my sessions for the day right there! 3. I wish the messages didn’t repeat everything I just said when a client responds back to my message. Other than this, i absolutely love how easy it is to schedule, manage, and message my clients!

This Pixieset app has seriously changed the game for my photography business! I am SO stoked that I can manage everything right from my phone. It’s so intuitive and beautifully designed and it feels good to use. The fact that it syncs perfectly with the web browser version is the cherry on top. Right off the bat everything is right there when I need it. This app has made creating, sharing, and communication so much easier, and I honestly don’t know how I managed without it — absolute lifesaver!! Pixieset, you’ve outdone yourselves — this is perfection! You guys listen to us and I can’t wait to see what comes next 🙌💕