Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with PhotoProOS in minutes.

Welcome to PhotoProOS

PhotoProOS is the complete business operating system for professional photographers. This quick start guide will help you set up your account and create your first gallery in under 10 minutes.

Step 1: Complete Your Profile

After signing up, head to Settings > Profile to:

  1. Upload your logo or avatar
  2. Add your business name
  3. Set your primary contact email
  4. Add your phone number (optional)

Step 2: Set Up Your Branding

Your brand appears on all client-facing galleries. Go to Settings > Branding to:

  • Upload your logo (recommended: transparent PNG, 200x50px)
  • Choose your primary brand color
  • Add a custom watermark (optional)
  • Set your gallery cover image

Step 3: Connect Your Payment Account

To accept payments, connect your Stripe account:

  1. Go to Settings > Payments
  2. Click "Connect with Stripe"
  3. Complete the Stripe onboarding process
  4. Once connected, you'll see your account status as "Active"

Step 4: Add Your First Client

Before creating a gallery, add your client:

  1. Navigate to Clients in the sidebar
  2. Click "Add Client"
  3. Enter their name and email
  4. Add any additional details (company, phone, etc.)

Step 5: Create Your First Gallery

Now you're ready to create a gallery:

  1. Go to Galleries and click "New Gallery"
  2. Name your gallery and select a client
  3. Upload your photos (drag and drop or click to browse)
  4. Set your pricing (free or paid)
  5. Click "Create Gallery"

Step 6: Share with Your Client

Once your gallery is ready:

  1. Click the "Share" button on your gallery
  2. Copy the gallery link or send directly via email
  3. Your client will receive an email notification

Next Steps

Congratulations! You've created your first gallery. Here's what to explore next:

Need Help?

If you run into any issues, our support team is here to help:

  • Email: support@photoproos.com
  • Response time: Within 24 hours

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