Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by the copious amounts of online resources for photographers 🙌🏻 Me too, friend. I’ve been there. Don’t get me wrong, more information is better than none, but it can be so dang overwhelming sometimes. I’ve been in the photography game for years now, testing out the best (and worst) programs to help run a better business. In doing so, I’ve nailed down 15 programs every photographer needs. Whether you’re a beginner or a well-seasoned pro, this one’s for you. 🤩

15 Programs Every Photographer Needs

Asana

Asana is the holy grail of all holy grails, and you can’t tell me otherwise. Picture the ultimate workspace designed for individuals and teams of all sizes. Users are able to organize their tasks in a manner that makes sense to them. Whether you work best by seeing things in a calendar view, a list, a workflow, or a timeline, there’s something for everybody. You can even set up different projects for whatever you’re working on to keep things separate (but in one place).

I personally have 2 projects in my Asana. One for Instagram and one for Blogging. My preferred view for Instagram is the calendar view, which allows me to see at a quick glance what’s going up for the week or what still needs to be done. I prefer a workflow (or board) view when it comes to my Blogging. This allows me to see what steps are next in the blogging process with my virtual assistant.

Users can have multiple teammates, assign tasks, assign due dates, upload images, and comment to one another. There’s even a desktop version if that’s more up your alley! My business wouldn’t be the same without Asana.

Narrative Select

I don’t know about you, but culling images isn’t a task that I am every dying to get do. 😅 BUT, with the help of Narrative Select, culling images is a lot less daunting than it used to be. The ingenuity of Narrative is like nothing I’ve seen before.

With Narrative Select, you simply upload your RAWs into the desktop app and the program immediately starts working how you want it to. You’re able to select if you’d like the program to filter out your “worst” images or if you’d still like them to be viewed. You can also get an enhanced view of the image by an enlarged pop-up that shows if eyes are closed, mouths are open, or if someone isn’t looking. There are really endless possibilities that make Narrative Select a game-changer.

Borrow Lenses

Newsflash: photography equipment is expensive. One of the best discoveries was Borrow Lenses. Borrow Lenses allows photographers (and videographers) to rent equipment, rather than buy it. This allows you to try equipment before you buy it, rent gear for a second shooter, or just to have a spare. They also have lighting options, memory cards, different lenses to test, and bundles. The entire process is smooth and includes free shipping if you spend $149.99. So basically, you’ll get free shipping, guaranteed 🤭 If you’re located in the San Francisco Bay area or Boston, you can even pick your order up in person.

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Be sure to follow me over on Instagram (@sarareneephoto) and let me know what program you’re most excited to try out. Stay tuned to THE BLOG for even more photography tips, wedding education, and more. ✨