Need a little help with your holiday shopping list? We have the best Black Friday deals for photographers all in one place. Save big on photography tools to help grow your business and take back your time!
1. Iris Works- 40% off a yearly subscription
Spending more time catching up on emails than focusing on your photography? Turn busy work into Iris work. Our software automates your emails, questionnaires, contracts, booking and more so you can focus on what you love. Get organized, save time, and book more photography clients with Iris Works. Use code BlackFriday2020 to get 40% off your yearly subscription!
Link: https://app.iris-works.com/signup
Code: BlackFriday2020
Sale runs: 11/16-11/30 11:59 EST
2. StompSoftware– 40% off entire store
StompSoftware offers the best in photography workflow software at a great price. Whether you’re managing your blogging calendar or designing and proofing beautiful client albums, you won’t find a better solution or a better price anywhere. Save big this weekend, and revolutionize your workflow next week!
Link: https://stompsoftware.com/store
No code needed!
Sale runs: 11/24-11/30
3. SpaceSaver– Save 40%
StompSoftware offers the best in photography workflow software at a great price. Whether you’re managing your blogging calendar or designing and proofing beautiful client albums, you won’t find a better solution or a better price anywhere. Save big this weekend, and revolutionize your workflow next week!
Link: https://getspacesaver.com
No code needed!
Sale runs: 11/24-11/30
4. Kiss Books– 20% Off All Styling Mats & Styling Accessories
You have a million things to worry about during your shoot. Rushing to find the right background for your detail photos shouldn’t be one of them. Styling Mats take a second to set up and give you perfect backgrounds (not to mention they’re less than 3 pounds and easy to carry!) Shop now and save 20% on suede and linen styling mats, styling runners and ribbons, and risers. No code needed. Offer ends on November 30th at midnight PST.
Link: https://www.kiss.us/black-friday/
No code needed!
Sale runs: 11/27-11/30
5. Pixpa– 50% off the first year for all plans
Pixpa is the ultimate all-in-one website platform for photographers and creatives to showcase, share, and sell their work online. Trusted by Pro Photographers around the world, Pixpa enables you to create a beautiful portfolio website in minutes, complete with built-in client galleries, online stores, and blogs. With plans starting at just $7/mo, Pixpa gives you all the tools that you need to manage and grow your business – all without any coding knowledge.
Link: https://bit.ly/32bl8du
Code: BLFPIXPA50
Sale runs: 11/24-12/4
6. Freedom Edits– Save $100 on an annual membership
We love a good deal, and we know you do too so we wanted to let you know about our friends over at Freedom Edits. They have a Black Friday sale available through Cyber Monday that saves our followers $100 off their annual membership! If you’re already part of the Freedom Family, you can stock up on FAM™ credits for a $150 savings on 1500 credits.* We know 2021 is going to be slammed from all the posposted events this past year, so if you have ever considered outsourcing this is the best deal they’ll offer all year!
Link: www.FreedomEdits.com
Code: BF2020
Sale runs: 11/27-11/30
7. Fundy Software– 40% off Fundy Designer Album and Pro Suite and $40 upgrades
Don’t miss Fundy Designer’s biggest sale of the year to get the world’s leading design and IPS Suite for professional photographers. Ready to purchase the Fundy Suite or upgrade your software? Click here!
Link: https://www.fundydesigner.com/
No code needed!
Sale runs: 11/16-12-1
8. TheLawTog– 20% off everything
Link: www.thelawtog.com
Code: BLACKFRIDAY20
Sale runs: 11/25-12/2
9. Style & Select– 25% off an annual membership
Outfit coordination has never been easier! Style your photo session in 3 simple steps!
Link: Www.styleandselect.com
Code: IRIS25
Sale runs: Until 12/1
10. Roberts Camera/UsedPhotoPro– 10% off select new and used camera gear and accessories
Shop the hottest new and used camera gear at Roberts Camera and UsedPhotoPro. Use coupon code CYBERSALE at checkout to save up to 10% on select new and used camera gear and accessories!
Link: https://robertscamera.com/
Code: CYBERSALE
Sale runs: 11/26-11/30
Running Your Own Black Friday Deals for Clients
Black Friday isn't just a great time to save on tools for your business, it's also one of the best opportunities to bring in bookings before the year wraps up. While you're taking advantage of the deals above, consider putting together a Black Friday offer of your own for your clients. Here's how to make it work without adding stress to an already busy season.
Decide What Kind of Offer Makes Sense
Not every Black Friday deal has to be a straight discount. Some options worth considering:
- A discounted session fee for a limited number of bookings
- A bonus print credit or digital add-on included with any session booked that weekend
- A gift card special, where clients get bonus value when purchasing a gift card for a friend or family member
- A bundled package, combining a session with prints, an album, or extra editing at a lower combined price
Pick whatever fits your brand and your calendar. The goal is an offer that feels generous to clients while still being sustainable for your business.
Set Clear Boundaries Around the Offer
A Black Friday deal works best when it feels like a real event, not an ongoing discount. Set a clear start and end date, and consider limiting the number of spots or sessions available. Scarcity is part of what makes a Black Friday offer effective, clients are more likely to act quickly when they know the deal or the availability won't last.
Promote It Before the Weekend Arrives
Give your audience a heads up before Black Friday actually hits. A short teaser email or social post a few days in advance builds anticipation, so clients are ready to book the moment your offer goes live instead of discovering it after your best slots are already gone.
Make Booking Effortless
Once your offer is live, the booking process itself needs to be simple. A client who is excited about a deal but runs into a confusing or slow booking experience may lose that excitement fast. A dedicated booking calendar for the promotion, with the contract and payment built into the same flow, keeps momentum on your side.
Follow Through After Booking
Once a client books through your Black Friday offer, treat it like any other booked session. Confirmations, reminders, and prep guides should go out just as they would for a full-priced session, so the client's experience feels just as polished as any other client's, regardless of the deal that brought them in.
A well-run Black Friday promotion does double duty: it fills your calendar during a slower stretch of the year, and it introduces new clients to your work who may return again at full price down the line.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can Iris Works help me set up a Black Friday promotion for my clients?
Iris Works lets you create a dedicated booking calendar just for your promotion, complete with its own label, limited slots, or an expiration date, so the offer stays separate from your regular session bookings.
Can I attach a contract and invoice to a Black Friday booking calendar in Iris Works?
Yes. You can attach the appropriate contract and invoice directly to your promotional booking calendar, so everything is handled in the same flow as the booking itself.
Does Iris Works help me promote a Black Friday offer to my client list?
Yes. Iris Works includes email campaign tools that let you send a launch announcement and follow-up reminders to your client list, with a direct link to your booking calendar.
Will clients who book through a Black Friday deal still get the same automated reminders as regular clients?
Yes. Once a client books through your promotional calendar, the same session workflow applies, so reminders, confirmations, and prep guides go out automatically just as they would for any other booked session.
Can I limit how many spots are available for my Black Friday promotion in Iris Works?
Yes. You can limit the number of available slots or set an expiration date on your promotional booking calendar, which helps create urgency and encourages clients to book quickly.
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