Proposal software for photographers
Yes — Tendrly is proposal software for photographers. Answer five questions and Tendrly writes a branded proposal — a shareable web page and a matching PDF — with a Stripe payment link built in, so your client approves and pays in one click. Free to start; the money goes to your own Stripe account.
Where photographers lose the money
A shoot without a signed proposal and a retainer is a date someone can cancel on you for free. Then there is licensing: clients assume the shots are theirs to use anywhere forever, edits are “quick,” and the balance somehow becomes payable “after the event” — which is after your leverage is gone.
What your proposal needs — specifically
- ✓ Take a booking retainer to hold the date — Tendrly’s payment link collects it the moment the client approves, so a slot is never held on a maybe.
- ✓ Spell out deliverables and turnaround: number of edited images, resolution, and delivery timeline.
- ✓ State licensing and usage clearly — personal vs commercial use is the clause that decides whether you are underpaid.
- ✓ Bill the balance before delivery with a payment plan, not with an invoice you have to chase after the shoot.
How it works
- Answer five questions — client, project, scope, price, timeline.
- Tendrly writes and brands the proposal as a web page and a PDF.
- You review and edit, then send the link.
- Your client approves and pays in one click, into your own Stripe account.
FAQ
Is Tendrly good for photographers?
Yes. Tendrly is proposal software built for freelancers, including photographers. You answer five questions and it writes a branded proposal — web page and PDF — with a Stripe payment link built in, so the client approves and pays in one click.
How do photographers get paid with Tendrly?
Every proposal carries a one-click Stripe payment link for the exact amount, paid into your own Stripe account. You can also take a deposit up front and split the rest into installments with automatic reminders. Tendrly charges 3.5% + 30¢ only when a proposal is actually paid, and that rate is all in — card processing is included rather than billed separately.
What does Tendrly cost?
It is free to start — 5 proposals a month with a branded PDF, share link and payment link — then $19/month for more. You are only charged on a proposal that gets paid.
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