New in Studio Manager: Direct Tap to Pay, Reports, Capital

Part of running a thriving photography business is keeping your payments flowing and your finances in check. That’s why we’re introducing powerful new tools to Studio Manager to make the money side of your business simpler than ever. Take payments quicker while on the go, keep a pulse on your revenue with real-time insights, and access funding to invest in your growth — all from your Pixieset dashboard. Keep reading to learn what’s new, or go to Studio Manager to explore these features.

Accept in-person payments without an invoice

Now you can take direct payments on the spot without an invoice, using Tap to Pay in the Studio Manager mobile app. Just enter the amount, and the client taps their card or phone to pay. You can also generate a QR code for clients to scan and pay with their phone. Perfect for when you’re on the go — take in-person payments for mini sessions, sell prints at photography fairs, collect deposits, do last-minute add-on sales, and more. Available with Pixieset Payments and the Studio Manager mobile app.

Track your finances with reports

Get a clear overview of your earnings and stay on top of your finances. Studio Manager now compiles your payment information into easy-to-read graphs and reports. Track revenue, tips and taxes, filter by dates, see how your business is performing over time, and spot your busiest and slowest months. Here’s what’s included:

• Financial summary at a glance: a quick overview of invoices, transactions, refunds, disputes, and more.
• Track revenue: choose a custom date range to see your total and net revenue over time (month, quarter, year, and more).
• Payment methods insights: know where money is coming from and which payment methods clients prefer.
• Tips and taxes breakdown: understand how tips and taxes factor into your final earnings.
• Tax-ready reports: export data for any time period as a CSV file to make bookkeeping and tax season easier.

Learn more about viewing your payment reports in Studio Manager.

Invest in your business with Pixieset Capital

Need funds to grow your business, invest in new gear, cover a studio rental, or get through slow periods? Request a cash advance right in your Pixieset account and repay automatically from your future sales. Pixieset Capital is available to eligible US-based users. Here are the benefits:

1. Cash when you need it: your business runs smoothly even in the off-season.
2. Flat fee instead of interest: pay a clear fixed fee that’s listed upfront in the offer.
3. Automatic repayments: a small portion of your sales is deducted automatically until the loan is paid off. You won’t have to worry about due dates.
4. No credit check: your loan won’t impact your personal credit score.
5. All in Pixieset: request the loan, get approved, and make repayments without leaving Studio Manager.
6. Powered by Stripe: this program is powered by Stripe and available through Studio Manager for eligible users. Learn more.

Get paid faster with Pixieset Payments

Pixieset Payments lets you manage everything related to payments in one place. No switching between platforms — all your invoices, payouts, disputes, and refunds are in Studio Manager. You can also give clients more flexible ways to pay: credit cards, digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Link), buy-now-pay-later options (Affirm, Klarna), and more. When you activate Pixieset Payments, you’ll also unlock Tap to Pay, so clients can pay in-person, on the spot, with just a tap on your phone. Pixieset Payments is available in the US and Canada. Check this tutorial for a detailed walkthrough.

New to Studio Manager?

Studio Manager helps photographers run their business in a simple, organized, and professional way — from invoicing and payments to contracts, bookings, emails, project management, and more. And with the Studio Manager mobile app, you can stay on top of your business on the go, from your phone. Go to Studio Manager in your Pixieset dashboard and start exploring all the features.