experience-centered photography for couples that want a beautifully documented + meaningful wedding day
When I first started photography, delivering images meant juggling flash drives, messy Dropbox folders, and way too many “just checking in” emails (And it worked! …barely.). But everything changed when I discovered the power of Pic-Time gallery.
These days, every gallery I deliver goes through Pic-Time. It’s the system I trust to showcase my work in a way that actually feels aligned with my brand: elevated, easy, and totally seamless. Whether I’m sending off a senior session or an elopement gallery, Pic-Time helps me present images in a way that makes my clients feel taken care of from the moment they open the link.
Here’s a little peek behind the scenes at why I love it so much and why I recommend it to every photographer who asks.
One of the first things you’ll notice with Pic-Time is how beautiful and customizable the galleries are. The layouts, fonts, colors all can be tailored to match your brand style. That means no generic “here’s your download link” messages. Instead, every gallery feels like an extension of your brand—intentional, polished, and professional.
This matters more than you might think. By the time your client receives their gallery, they’ve already trusted you with their memories, their time, and their investment, so the delivery should feel just as thoughtful as every other part of your customer’s journey with you. Pic-Time makes it easy to create a polished, on-brand “wow” moment that reinforces your professionalism.
This is one of my favorite features: when clients go through their galleries, they can “heart” the images they love most. Not only does this help them feel more engaged with the gallery and saves them from writing their favorite file names down or taking a million screen shots, but it’s super helpful for me, too. I can see what they’re drawn to, which makes everything from social media sneak peeks to album design a whole lot easier.
It also gives them a little space to relive their session. I’ve had clients tell me they go back and heart new photos each time they look because different images stand out to them as time passes. That’s the kind of connection you want people to have with your work.
Pic-Time isn’t just pretty, it’s also smart. The platform has built-in sales tools that help clients turn their favorite images into prints, albums, and more, without me having to lift a finger. The automated store reminders and email campaigns do the heavy lifting, and clients get gentle nudges to preserve their memories in a more tangible way.
As photographers know, print sales aren’t just a bonus… they’re a way to serve your clients well and make sure their images don’t just live on a screen. And let’s be honest, it’s also a smart business move. Pic-Time makes it easy to earn passive income while giving your clients an option they’ll actually use.
Before I started using Pic-Time, I was constantly worrying about file sizes, download links expiring, and running out of space. With Pic-Time, my storage problems have disappeared. Galleries are hosted securely with unlimited bandwidth, so my clients can view, share, and download their photos without any extra stress.
They can send the gallery to grandma, download the whole session to their phone, or access it from their computer at work—whatever works for them. And I’m not fielding 17 different “can you resend the link?” emails anymore. Win-win.
My entire process is built around keeping things simple and consistent for both me and for my clients. Pic-Time fits perfectly into that. It integrates with HoneyBook, which I use for contracts and scheduling, and Lightroom, which I use for editing.
After I cull and edit in Lightroom, uploading the final gallery to Pic-Time takes just a few clicks. From there, I customize the gallery design, turn on store automations, and send it off with a personalized message. It feels easy, but the end result is polished and professional.
As my business has grown, my needs have shifted—and Pic-Time has continued to meet them. From slideshows and blogging tools to video delivery and AI-powered search, it’s a platform that evolves alongside you, making it easier to serve clients well without constantly reinventing your process.
They even have a mobile app now, so clients can access their galleries on the go. And for big events, the Vendor Gallery and Selfie Search tools are game changers. I might not use those every day, but it’s nice to know the options are there when I need them.
If you’re just getting started or you’re in the middle of refining your client experience, I can’t recommend Pic-Time enough. It’s one of those tools I’d absolutely take with me if I had to start over from scratch. It helps me deliver my work with confidence, gives my clients a seamless experience, and makes backend sales feel effortless.
If you want to try it out, you can use my affiliate link to start a free trial and get an extra month free when you upgrade to any paid plan: https://emilynoellephoto.pic-time.com/referral
Want to check out pricing first? You can view the full breakdown of Pic-Time’s plans and features here.
And if you’re feeling a little stuck with your own client workflow, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. My Senior Photographer Workflow Guide walks you through the systems I use every day, or you can apply for a 1:1 mentorship session and we’ll map it out together!
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Emily is a senior photographer serving Oregon, Washington, and California.