Black Friday/Small Business Saturday Sales
Gotta show some love to those companies without Bezos kind of coin
Most of these are not affiliate links (only 2). This isn’t an exhaustive list of every sale from every company that sells to photographers. I tried to hit the best deals for companies I use, or haven’t heard shit about in my DMs… except for one that I included to see if you’re paying attention. I may be a wee bit slap happy after a terrible night of sleep thanks to Larry the Loser and his endless shenanigans.
Some companies may not be tiny stores but I think all of these are smaller enough to count.
If you’re shopping for gear and want to support a smaller camera store I have to shout out the local camera store to me - Pixel Connection - to use in lieu of Amazon.
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Yeah I’m going to shamelessly plug myself first because I’m a selfish asshole. Just ask Larry or anyone featured on my site.
20% off the next year if you subscribe by December 1st.
AI Culling/Editing/Retouching
AfterShoot 40% off - AfterShoot is my favorite AI program that edits, culls and soon will also offer retouching! I personally only use the edits because I’m pretty quick to cull and the edits have been fine tuned to my own style. You can choose that or choose a style from their marketplace. Their CS is amazing and I have been really happy since moving to this company. Their Black Friday sale is pretty stellar offering $24-144 off their plans which are already a great price. Message me if you have any questions, I’m happy to chat and tell you more. I’d be singing their praises without the affiliate link! Code: BLACKFRIDAY24
Evoto up to 35% off - Things I am not great at is retouching. I’m fine but it can sometimes be so tedious to remove flyaways etc. I had a photo this year that was beautiful but the backlight made every hair the highlight of the photo and not the couple. I used Evoto at someone’s suggestion and HOLY SHIT. What I also love is that they offer monthly or pay-as-you-go options (both have sales) so you don’t have to get roped into a monthly subscription for something you may not use monthly. Code: none
Imagen AI 35% off first invoice - I personally didn’t love this program for my needs but they may be better suited for you. Code: Blackfriday24
Albums/Prints/Press
Bay Photo 15% off Wall Displays - I’ve used Bay Photo off and on for years and their products are always phenomenal. Code: 15THANKS
Freedom Print Lab 60% off 8x8 Sample Album - This is a new-to-me album/print company that I haven’t explored yet myself but I hear good things about. Code: none
Client Management Software
Dubsado 50% off first year (starts 11/29) - This is one I’ve heard a lot of good about but haven’t explored at all. Code: none
HoneyBook 25% off first year - I hear lots of great things about them but I’m lazy and haven’t managed to leave ShootQ. Code: none
StudioNinja 60% off one year subscription (new clients only) - The closest I’ve come to leaving ShootQ is with this company but I made the idiotic decision to try to switch mid-busy season and that was dumb. I fully paid for a year and then haven’t finished set up lmao. Code: BLACKFRIDAY24
Goods
Holdfast Gear 20% off select gear - I went back and forth between this and the Black Rapid when I went to a dual harness but ended up with Black Rapid but I’ve always been eying these because they are nice looking. Code: BLACKFRIDAY2024
House of Flynn 30% off - This company used to be nonstop drama and yikes but either it’s just status quo or they’ve chilled out. I’m including them because people are rabid for this brand. Code: BF30
Kindly Camera Bags - I have not used their products but I have certainly been eying them ever since Instagram so helpfully decided to start showing me their bags 24/7. Their sale drops sometime 11/29 and I’ll update with specifics then.
ShootSac $30 off and free shoulder pad - I have used a ShootSac since Jessica Clare (RIP) started the company and while I’ve gone to a double camera system I still use this when I am just using one camera. It’s just so damn easy and comfortable and it’s a nice way to carry everything you need. Every time I use it I think about going back to one camera due to how easy it is. Code: none
Spider Holster 25% off + free shipping - One of my second shooters has been using this system for years and every time I work with him I’m tempted to give it a try, especially after I had frozen shoulder syndrome this summer. Everyone that I that has used them loves them! Code: BF24
Legal
The Legal Paige 40% off - Before you do anything you need to cover your ass with a contract. Even if you have a contract Paige has you covered with all kinds of other needed legal documents like associate photographer contracts, model release forms and more. Not a photographer? There’s also a contract for most industries! Code: none
Presets/Digital Assets
Archipeligo Presets 30% off - I personally haven’t used these (yet!) but I’ve heard great things about them and you gotta stan a company who is passionate about copyright enough to give me an affiliate link! They have various presets for Lightroom or profiles you can buy for Imagen. Code: BLACKFRIDAY24
DVLOP - This is a great option if you use Capture One and not Adobe but still want presets to make life easier. Many of the popular photographers are here, including probably one of the most stolen from photographers Jose Villa. Code: none
The Editorial Edit 30% off - If you like the film look these are for you. Every single time I see Paul post an image he’s made I want to change up my entire editing style. I have heard AMAZING things about the black and white color pack and I’m tempted by this sale. Code: BFCM
Meg Bitton Productions 20% off - If you made it this far you’re questioning my sanity. So am I. If you were clicking her link in earnest may I suggest ATP Textures, PaperFarms, MixPixBox - the people she stole assets from?
Software
Pic Time 20% off - I’ve been very, very tempted to switch from Pixieset to Pic Time because their galleries are so much better but then I look at how much I have stored on Pixieset and I lazy my way out of it. It still may happen though because, gosh they’re good. Code: none
Pixellu 30% off all app bundle - I’ve been using this company since they first launched Smart Albums. I do not use their slideshows or galleries but I also use the cloud proofing which is also quite wonderful. Remember when we did album layouts by hand? Those days I do not miss. Code: BF2024
StompSoftware 40% off AlbumStomp, storytailor and SpaceSaver - I am sad that they seem to be phasing out BlogStomp for storytailor. I am curious about it though for my business but it’d be terrible for Photo Stealers since I generally don’t SEO anything for it. Code: none
Topaz Labs up to 53% off - If you are new to Topaz you can get the all app bundle for $255 but if you’re an existing user there are also sales on upgrades to their Photo AI and Gigapixel apps. Code: none
I’ll probably add as people suggest companies/sales in the comments. If I don’t, enjoy and have some pie for me!