Shuttercat
Pricing

Transparent pricing. No surprises.

Free for clients. A single fee for photographers - only when you earn.

For Clients

Free. Always.

$0

Clients pay only what the photographer charges - nothing extra. No booking fees, no service charges, no hidden costs.

No booking fees - ever
Escrowed payment protection

Your money is held securely until your photos are delivered.

Verified, reviewed photographers
Full-resolution gallery download
Dispute resolution support
Archive stored forever

Your photos live in your Shuttercat gallery - accessible anytime, for life.

For Photographers

Only pay when you earn.

No monthly subscription. No pay-per-lead. A single commission per booking - that's it.

Most platforms charge $200–$500/month whether you book or not. Shuttercat charges nothing until you get paid.
Standard
15%
per booking

Our standard platform fee, applied per booking.

Client discovery & booking
Secure escrow payment
Review & reputation system
Dashboard & analytics
Stripe payout integration
Join at Standard Rate

Reviewed by our team within 48 hours.

Limited Availability
Founding Photographer
10%
per booking

Permanently locked-in rate for early applicants. Never increases.

Everything in Standard
5% lower platform fee - forever
Priority support
Early access to new features
Apply as Founding Member

Reviewed by our team within 48 hours.

See exactly how the math works → Photographer Earnings Guide

Common questions

Are there any monthly fees?

No. Shuttercat charges zero monthly or subscription fees. You only pay when a booking is completed.

When is the fee deducted?

The platform fee is automatically deducted when your payout is released - after the session is marked complete.

Can I raise my prices to offset the fee?

Yes. You set your own prices. Many photographers factor the platform fee into their rates.

Is the Founding Photographer rate really permanent?

Yes. Once granted, your 10% rate is locked in for the lifetime of your account, regardless of future pricing changes.