creative services
where i get my photography gear, digital assets and the services i use
CREATIVE SERVICES THAT I USE DAILY FOR PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT, DIGITAL ASSETS AND RUNNING MY PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS
STUDIO NINJA
Studio Ninja has completely changed the way I run and manage my business. I’ve tried so many other client / studio management software, and was completely shocked when I finally gave Studio Ninja a try. Everything you need for booking, invoicing and running your business. Use the discount code CGSA0F2VJC59P1 to get 20% off!
MOMENT - Marketplace for Creatives
Moment is incredible. Photography gear, filmmaking gear, an excellent resource for creatives. I love Moment and their amazing customer service. Their constantly growing catalog of photography and video equipment is priced great, with a team of customer support staff to take care of you. I very highly recommend Moment!
SHOOTPROOF
Shootproof - my best friend for client galleries and print ordering. Clients can log in, organize, comment, proof, order prints, and even share on social media. Shootproof is extremely flexible, custom branded to match your photography brand and style, and does the heavy lifting with print orders. I LOVE Shootproof.
EPIDEMIC SOUND
Looking for high-quality, royal-free music for your video project or short film? Look no further. Epidemic Sound is a great resource for worry-free music and sound effects. Don’t worry about getting copyright strikes, try Epidemic Sound instead. Use the link below for a free month trial! Start your YouTube channel, corporate video or any project with great audio from Epidemic Sound.
SQUARESPACE
In addition to photography, I’ve designed websites for over 20 years, and no one is as shocked as I am to hear me say - I really like Squarespace. What was once a thorn in my side as a freelance designer is now what I use for my own site. That’s right, ryanvelting.com was built on Squarespace! Simple, fast, and economically feasible (read cheap) the Dutchman in me is happy.
AMAZON
It really is hard to beat a service where you can buy things, have them arrive within a day or two, for prices lower than what you can purchase locally. As much as I love to spend locally, when it makes sense to do so, much of my camera and audio gear is purchased through Amazon - it’s just easy. Check out my Gear Section to see what I use, why I use it, and get links!
B&H PHOTO VIDEO
I’m a long-time customer of B&H, and highly recommend them to everyone. Audio, video and photography gear, at great prices. They’ve got pretty much everything you need related to photography and filmmaking. If you’re a production company or studio, look into their corporate sales department for great savings.
NORMAN CAMERA
Norman Camera has pretty much anything you’ll need for photography and filmmaking, and are always the best price. And if they don’t have it in their store, Norman can usually get it. The crew at Norman is always friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. If you’re near Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, stop in to say hello.
TUBEBUDDY
TubeBuddy is a great tool for unlocking some of the mystery of YouTube. Filled with integrated tips and tricks, take your YouTube channel to the next level with this amazingly powerful tool. Use the link below to sign up for free service with TubeBuddy. You’ll be amazed at all the insight TubeBuddy gives you.
MONDAY.COM
What is Monday.com? Monday is a supremely powerful planning, task management and organizer. Think Milanote or Tasks on steroids. With this one single app/web interface, I can organize, onboard team members, assign projects, schedule finish dates and so much more. Monday.com has quite literally changed the way I run my business. And, Monday.com is FREE.
GENI.US LINKS
Anyone who uses affiliate links, or just wants a good URL shortener needs to check out Geni.us link. Manage, create, and monitor link analytics easily, and make simple landing pages when referring to multiple affiliates for products, such as this example - geni.us/SONYFX3 Geni.us links really simplifies the complex process of managing affiliate and social links.
GODADDY
For finding, registering, and managing website domains, GoDaddy is as good as it gets. I’ve used them for over 20 years, and always recommend them. Godaddy makes it very simple to connect your domain name to your website, and if you’re ever in a pinch, their customer service is top-shelf. Use the link below for 30% off your domain registration.