How PhotoVault Works
Upload galleries. Deliver to clients. Earn 50% of every payment, automatically. Nothing changes about your photography workflow — PhotoVault adds income on top.
For Photographers
Four steps from signup to passive income.
Step 1
Create your account and connect Stripe
Sign up free — no credit card required during beta. Then connect your Stripe account (takes about 5 minutes) so you can receive payments directly to your bank.
Step 2
Upload a gallery
Upload your edited photos through the web dashboard, or use the desktop app for large galleries (500+ photos or RAW files). No browser file size limits with the desktop app.
Step 3
Deliver to your client
Send a delivery email with one click. Your client receives a link, creates their account, and chooses a payment plan. Their profile is created automatically — no manual setup.
Step 4
Earn passive income
You earn 50% of every payment. $50 on a $100 annual plan, $25 on a $50 six-month plan, or $4/month on recurring. Stripe deposits directly to your bank. No invoicing, no chasing payments.
How the Money Flows
$100/year plan
You earn $50 upfront
$8/month plan
You earn $4/month ongoing
Your platform cost
$22/month (free during beta)
Break-even: 6 clients on monthly plans. Every client after that is profit.
For Clients (Families)
Your clients get permanent access to their photos. Here is their experience.
Step 1
Receive your gallery link
Your photographer sends you an email with a link to your protected gallery on PhotoVault.
Step 2
Create your account and pay
Create a free account and choose a payment plan: $100/year, $50/6 months, or $8/month. Your photos are immediately accessible.
Step 3
Access from any device
View, download, and share your photos from phone, tablet, or laptop. One-tap full-resolution downloads to your camera roll. No zip files.
Step 4
Share with family
Add family members to your account so they can access the full gallery too. Every gallery from every photographer lives in one place.
What happens if a photographer leaves?
PhotoVault has an Orphan Protocol. Because clients pay for their own storage, galleries remain accessible even if the photographer leaves the platform. The photographer stops earning commissions, but the client's photos are preserved. Wedding photos, newborn sessions, family portraits — they don't disappear with a cancelled subscription.
The Compounding Effect
Every gallery you deliver is a seed for future recurring revenue. The only variable is how many clients you run through the platform.
Ready to start earning?
Join the beta free for 12 months. Lock in $22/month forever. No credit card required.