You shoot. You get paid. Here's exactly how.
No surprises, no hidden fees, no waiting weeks for a check. Shuttercat is designed to put money in your account fast and keep it simple.
One fee. Only when you earn.
That's it. No monthly subscription. No pay-per-lead charge. No setup fee. Shuttercat only makes money when you do - which means we're motivated to bring you real clients.
Why 15%?
15% isn't nothing - but it's lower than nearly every comparable platform. It funds the marketing that brings clients to your profile, the secure escrow that protects your earnings, the dispute resolution that has your back when something goes sideways, and the infrastructure that keeps Shuttercat running. We only make money when you do.
Most photographers spend $200–$500/month on marketing tools, ads, and lead platforms - with no guaranteed return. Thumbtack charges you whether the client books or not. Facebook ads charge you whether anyone clicks or not.
Shuttercat only charges you when a client actually pays you. If we don't bring you a booking, you pay us zero.
Think of it as outsourcing your client acquisition to a team that only gets paid on performance. That's a different deal than what you're used to.
From session to bank account.
When a client books you, they pay upfront. The full amount is held securely - so you know the money is real before you show up.
Do what you do best. Deliver great work.
After your session is marked complete, your earnings are released to your connected bank account.
Funds arrive fast - typically within 2-5 business days via Stripe.
You set your prices. We never cap them.
Shuttercat doesn't tell you what to charge. You set your own rates for every session type you offer. Our 15% fee applies to whatever you charge - so raising your rates means more in your pocket, not just more for us.
Whether you're building your client base at accessible rates or charging premium prices for specialized work - you control the number.
After the founding cohort closes, standard photographers pay 15%. Apply now and lock in 10% - forever.
Apply for Founding Photographer StatusI booked 3 clients in my first month without running a single ad. Shuttercat does the marketing - I just show up and shoot.
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