Pixieset, in plain words

Pixieset is an all‑in‑one toolkit for photographers that covers the “front of house” and the “back office” in one place. You get beautiful client galleries, an easy website builder, a simple studio manager for bookings, contracts and payments, plus a built‑in store to sell prints and digital files. There’s a free‑forever plan and paid upgrades that scale as you grow. (pixieset.com)

The core tools you’ll actually use

• Client Galleries

• Deliver, proof, and sell in the same gallery. Clients can pick Favorites, leave comments, and you can track activity. You control downloads (sizes, limits) and protect access with passwords, watermarks, and a 4‑digit download PIN. (pixieset.com)

• Online Store

• Sell digital downloads, prints, frames, albums, and cards. Orders can run on automatic fulfillment through pro partner labs so printing and shipping are handled for you. Set your own prices, offer coupons/gift cards, and accept payments via Stripe or PayPal. On paid plans the store takes 0% commission (free plan has a commission). (pixieset.com)

• Studio Manager (your admin hub)

• Create invoices, contracts with e‑signatures, quotes and questionnaires; run a public booking site with Google Calendar sync to avoid double‑booking; add Google Meet links automatically for virtual sessions; send reminders; collect retainers and tips. It’s built to take you from inquiry to paid session with fewer moving parts. (pixieset.com)

• Website Builder

• Launch a clean, photo‑first site with modern templates, blogging, built‑in SEO, and optional analytics via Google Analytics and Meta Pixel. Hosting, SSL and mobile optimization are included. (pixieset.com)

• Mobile Gallery App

• Create simple, personalized mini‑apps (up to 200 photos) your clients can add to their phones—great for sneak peeks and referrals. On the free plan you can make up to 3 of these; paid plans unlock more branding. (website-help.pixieset.com)

• Helpful add‑ons

• A Lightroom Classic plugin to publish galleries fast, plus a Studio Manager mobile app to manage bookings and payments on the go. (pixieset.com)

Why this matters for a solid Back Office

• One system, fewer tabs. Website, CRM‑lite, billing, scheduling, delivery and e‑commerce live together, so your client data and money flow don’t get scattered across tools. If you prefer everything under one subscription, the Suite plan covers all apps. (pixieset.com)

• Automated revenue ops. Automatic print fulfillment means fewer manual orders; reminders, retainers and tips help cash flow; Stripe/PayPal keep payments familiar for clients. This reduces admin time and shortens the invoice‑to‑cash cycle. (help.pixieset.com)

• Clear, secure client handling. Passwords, PINs, watermarks, and download limits protect your work; studio‑level plans add team‑friendly controls like IP whitelisting and unlimited logins. (help.pixieset.com)

• Proof‑to‑delivery without exporting spreadsheets. Favorites and comments translate directly into your edit list and final delivery—no extra tools required. (website-help.pixieset.com)

Plans in a nutshell (as of November 15, 2025)

• Free forever: access across apps with starter limits (e.g., Client Gallery storage, Website pages, and Studio Manager quotas). Store sales on the free plan have a commission, while upgraded plans remove it. (pixieset.com)

• Upgrade when ready: common entry points are Client Gallery from $8/mo, Website from $12/mo, Studio Manager from $12/mo; or choose the Pixieset Suite (all apps together) starting around $28/mo. Pricing is available monthly or annually. (pixieset.com)

Where Pixieset fits in your workflow

• Front door: Your website and booking page attract leads and let clients schedule themselves. (pixieset.com)

• Sales engine: The gallery doubles as a store with hands‑off print fulfillment and instant digital delivery. (help.pixieset.com)

• Back office: Contracts, invoices, payments, reminders, and synced calendars live in Studio Manager. (pixieset.com)

• Delivery & retention: Galleries, Mobile Gallery Apps, and branded emails keep clients engaged and drive word‑of‑mouth. (pixieset.com)

A quick, low‑stress setup

• Create your account and choose a starting template for your site. (pixieset.com)

• Connect Stripe and/or PayPal so you can get paid. (website-help.pixieset.com)

• Add session types, turn on Google Calendar sync, and (optionally) auto‑add Google Meet links. (website-help.pixieset.com)

• Build a gallery preset (downloads, watermark, PIN), then enable Automatic Fulfillment for prints. (help.pixieset.com)

Bottom line: Pixieset keeps your creative workflow smooth and your back office organized, so you spend less time juggling tools and more time shooting, selling, and serving clients. (pixieset.com)