Momentum
Speed to booking for professional photographers
About Momentum
Introduction to Momentum
Momentum is a client management and booking platform built for professional photographers. It consolidates proposals, contracts, invoicing, and client communication into a single workflow to move inquiries to signed agreements and initial payments quickly.
The system emphasizes a fully digital process. A branded client portal, automated payment reminders, and AI-assisted contract generation with e-signature reduce manual tasks while giving clients 24/7 access to documents and payment schedules. There are no monthly fees; a transaction fee applies when payments are processed and is added to the client’s total.
Key Takeaways
- Photographer-focused CRM and dashboard to manage clients, bookings, contracts, and payments
- Branded client portal where clients review contracts, submit timelines, and make payments with 24/7 access
- Automated milestones and payment reminders to reduce manual follow-up
- AI-assisted contract generation with templates and e-signature integration
- Single proposal link consolidates the proposal, contract, and payment schedule
- Zero monthly fees; 3.5% transaction fee is added to the client’s total
- Unlimited clients and bookings included
- Stripe-based payments; funds are routed to your bank account while the processing fee is charged to the client
How Momentum Works
First, enable payments in the dashboard. You will be redirected to Stripe to link your bank account. If you do not have a Stripe account, you can create one during setup. This provides secure payment processing for you and your clients.
Next, create a proposal by entering shoot details and generating a single link. Send this link via email or direct message. The client sees a branded portal with your contract, the payment schedule, and a place to submit timelines.
After the client signs, Momentum prompts for the deposit and handles payment reminders and due date calculations. A 3.5% transaction fee is added to the client’s total. Funds are split automatically: 96.5% of the transaction amount is deposited to your bank account, and the fee is charged to the client. No monthly fees apply.
| Plan | Monthly Fee | Transaction Fee | Who Pays the Fee | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Momentum Free Model | $0 | 3.5% per transaction | Client | Unlimited bookings and clients; contract templates; payment automation; client portal |
Example pricing breakdown:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wedding package price | $5,000 |
| Transaction fee (3.5%, added to client total) | $175 |
| Client pays total | $5,175 |
| Photographer receives | $5,000 |
Core Benefits and Applications
Momentum centralizes client-facing and administrative tasks so photographers can reduce time spent on billing, follow-ups, and document handling. The dashboard highlights metrics such as total clients, bookings, pending payments, projected revenue, and recent activity, helping you track status at a glance.
Practical applications include:
- Weddings and events with deposit and milestone schedules that benefit from automated reminders
- Portrait sessions requiring fast turnaround from inquiry to signed contract and initial payment
- One-link proposals that combine contract review, e-signature, and payment collection in a single client experience
- Digital contract workflows to eliminate printing and scanning and to maintain a clear activity record
- Client self-service via a portal for payments, contract access, and timeline submission